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????How to Bridge the Action Gap on Biodiversity within organisations?
A webinar with Maeve Hall – Sustainability Transformation Director Nature at Schneider Electric.
Key Takeaways from the Webinar
???? Critical Biodiversity Data
- Forest Loss: 35% of global tree cover has been lost in 300 years, with 82% of surviving forests compromised by human activity.
- Wildlife Decline: 73% of wildlife populations have vanished in 50 years.
- Insect Decline: A 59% reduction in insects has been observed in the UK over 15 years.
- Extinction Risk: Over 1 million species face extinction due to human activities.
???? Main Drivers of Biodiversity Loss
- Land-use change (e.g., deforestation, urbanisation)
- Exploitation of natural resources (e.g., overfishing, mining)
- Climate change (extreme weather events)
- Pollution (e.g., pesticides, plastic waste)
- Invasive species disrupting ecosystems
???? Schneider Electric: A Blueprint for Action
Schneider Electric has integrated biodiversity into its business strategy through three key levers:
- Transforming the Value Chain: Using recycled materials, reducing deforestation, and embedding circular economy principles.
- Local Biodiversity Initiatives: Over 3,100 sites globally engage in activities like tree planting, habitat restoration, and community partnerships.
- Customer Solutions: Supporting clients in reducing their biodiversity footprint with innovative tools and processes.
Maeve shared Schneider’s unique programs, such as embedding biodiversity education across all levels of the organisation through sustainability schools and immersive workshops like the Biodiversity Collage. The company’s leadership commitment and local action projects, tailored to each site’s ecological challenges, serve as a model for other businesses.
???? COP16 Takeaways and Schneider’s Role
At COP16, Schneider Electric emphasised the urgency of scaling biodiversity efforts globally.
Highlights included:
- Funding for indigenous communities.
- Integrating biodiversity into climate action.
- The ambitious “30 by 30” target: protecting 30% of land and oceans by 2030.
Schneider’s representation at COP underscored its leadership in aligning biodiversity goals with practical business strategies, ensuring the company remains a global sustainability pioneer. That is just one side of the company’s approach towards corporate biodiversity.
This webinar emphasised that tackling biodiversity loss is not just a necessity—it’s an opportunity for businesses to innovate, lead, and create lasting value.
Explore the full replay to uncover Schneider Electric’s comprehensive approach and actionable insights for your organisation.