Biodiversity

What lies beneath

Biodiversity is connected to:

• Land use and agriculture
• Raw material sourcing and supply chains
• Production processes and locations
• Stakeholder expectations, for example from retail or public procurement
• A structured approach requires:
• Insight into your dependency on and impact on biodiversity
• Data on land use, origin, and suppliers
• Clear goals, actions, and integration within sustainability policies

Without insight, there is no influence. Without action, there is no credibility.

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Leadership means taking responsibility for your environment

Organisations that take biodiversity seriously:

• Look beyond carbon emissions
• Identify risks at landscape and ecosystem level
• Connect nature protection to brand value, reputation, and supply chain performance

Leadership means recognising that biodiversity is not a side topic. It is a critical factor for long term success.

Three levels of development

Compliance | Understanding impact and dependency

Mapping how and where the organisation impacts biodiversity through land use, raw materials, production sites, and water use. Awareness is created around the connection between operations and the natural environment.

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Compliance+ | Biodiversity strategy and targets

Developing a biodiversity strategy with measurable goals and concrete actions, such as:

• Responsible sourcing policies
• Investments in nature positive agriculture or regenerative practices

Collaboration with suppliers and external organisations

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Strategic | Biodiversity embedded in strategy

Integrating biodiversity into sustainability policies, ESG frameworks, and reporting. KPIs are included in management reporting and linked to decision making and investments. Organisations actively manage risks and opportunities and collaborate across the supply chain to protect and restore ecosystems.

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What it delivers

A strong biodiversity approach provides:

• Preparation for CSRD and ESRS requirements
• Demonstrable ESG performance towards stakeholders
• Reduced risks related to supply continuity and reputation
• Greater engagement from supply chain partners and employees
• Stronger brand positioning and societal relevance

What you preserve determines what you can continue to deliver.

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Where do you stand?

Do you understand where your organisation depends on biodiversity? Have you defined goals for protection or restoration? Or is this still an unexplored area? Mérieux NutriSciences | Expert Partners helps you make biodiversity measurable, visible, and actionable based on risks, strategy, and opportunities.