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Climate resilience the leading driver for business action on nature ahead of COP17

A new report published ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) has found that climate resilience is the leading reason for businesses to act on nature, as climate disruption and concerns over raw material costs increase pressure on companies to protect their supply chains.
Susan Wright
Susan Wright
Climate resilience the leading driver for business action on nature ahead of COP17
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A new report published ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) has found that climate resilience is the leading reason for businesses to act on nature, as climate disruption and concerns over raw material costs increase pressure on companies to protect their supply chains.

The report from conservation consultancy Biodiversify and sustainability consultancy Little Blue Research, surveyed 229 sustainability professionals on the progress, drivers, and barriers to integrating nature into business decision making.

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