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Implementing “zero impact” invoices

Committed to neutralize the environmental impacts associated with its paper invoicing process, EDP has engaged in a compensation program based on (1) life cycle assessment and (2) externalities compensation through agroforestry good practices that restore the ecosystem service originally impacted by invoicing activities.

Setting private natural heritage reserves

Owning large natural reserves as part of its forestry activities in Brazil, Fibria has chosen to register its most biodiverse lands as part of the Brazilian-specific Private Natural Heritage Reserves scheme. Recognition of Fibria’s conservation efforts is expected to further increase public and stakeholder awareness on company conservation activities.

Mitigation bank projects on Southern Timberlands

New market mechanisms which aim to compensate unavoidable loss in biodiversity are currently being developed, and some are already up and running. Mitigation banking is a new way to foster biodiversity conservation initiatives in very large land areas, and represent business opportunities for companies such as Weyerhaeuser, that owns lands as part of their business activities.

Takao 100 years-Forest Project

This project involves the acquisition, restoration and conservation of a nearly 50-hectare tract of forest in the town of Takao in Hachioji, Tokyo. In 2006, Sagawa Express undertook this project to secure and protect this robust ecosystem as a means of contributing to society while exploring the many possibilities of satoyama woodlands.

Planting trees in the Philippines to preserve biodiversity

In the Philippines, Pioneer Hi-Bred is carrying out a reforestation program that aims to positively impact its environment so that the company can benefit from improved water and soil conditions. It demonstrates that corporation involvement in biodiversity conservation projects can positively impact business prospects.

Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources

http://www.ansab.org/

ANSAB is a civil society organization committed to biodiversity conservation and economic development through community-based, enterprise-oriented solutions. ANSAB works across South Asia and places community empowerment and economic incentives at the heart of its approach, believing that as people benefit from natural resoruces they become more motivated to protect them - and vice-versa.

Market Analysis and Development

http://www.fao.org/forestry/enterprises/25492/en/

Market Analysis and Development is a participatory methodology designed by the FAO to assist local people in developing income-generating enterprises while conserving tree and forest resources.  It provides a set of adaptable tools for the specific context of each country as well as for many different purposes and products.

Water Environment Federation

http://www.wef.org/

The Water Environment Federation is a not-for-profit association that provides technical education and training for thousands of water quality professionals who clean water and return it safely to the environment. WEF members have proudly protected public health, served their local communities, and supported clean water worldwide since 1928.

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RPSO)

http://www.rspo.org/

The RPSO is a multistakeholder initiative that has developed and is implementing global standards for sustainable palm oil. Additionally, a site and supply chain certification scheme has been developed and a biodiversity working group is in place. This is addressing issues concerning high conservation value, compensation schemes, (riparian) corridors & set-asides, biodiversity assessment methodologies, and green corridors/landscape issues.

Connecting Communities to Make Markets: developing small-scale markets for FSC-certified community forest operations

http://www.policy-powertools.org/Tools/Engaging/do...

This tool illustrates ways of improving the marketing of community forest products, with specific reference to FSC (Forest Stewardship Coucil) forestry certification. It also aims to improve buyers' understanding of the difficulties faced by communities in developing marketable products. The aim is to influence policies on the procurement of forest products. It was created based on a series of interviews with designers, architects, timber consumers in the State of Sao Paulo and with FSC-certified community producers in the State of Acre.