UK Business and Biodiversity Forum
Website
www.business-biodiversity.co.uk
UK Business & Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF) stands as a vibrant and expanding community composed of business leaders and biodiversity experts. Its fundamental role is to empower UK businesses by enhancing their understanding of biodiversity, guiding them on essential actions, and facilitating the integration of biodiversity considerations into their strategic and operational decision-making processes. The forum's overarching aim is to embed nature and biodiversity at the core of business operations, helping companies to prioritize these critical elements. The UK Business & Biodiversity Forum was incorporated on September 15, 2022 though has been active as an informal association since 2020. It is registered as a Private Company Limited by Guarantee without Share Capital and operates as a Community Interest Company (CIC). The UKBBF primarily represents UK businesses, encompassing business leaders and biodiversity experts. Its broader mandate involves accelerating the mainstreaming of biodiversity in both business operations and public decision-making. To achieve this comprehensive goal, the forum engages a diverse array of stakeholders, including businesses, government bodies, subject matter experts, and media. The principal purpose of the UKBBF is to support UK businesses in developing a profound understanding of biodiversity, identifying the necessary actions, and effectively integrating biodiversity considerations into their decision-making frameworks. This translates into a mission to help companies prioritize and integrate nature into their core business strategies, ultimately placing biodiversity at the heart of their operations. The stated purpose transcends simple comprehension of biodiversity, emphasizing its integration into decision-making and positioning it at the core of business.
Vision
UKBBF’s overarching aim is to help companies prioritize and integrate nature into their decision-making processes and to embed biodiversity at the very heart of their business operations. This objective aligns seamlessly with its broader goal to accelerate the mainstreaming of biodiversity in both business activities and public policy.
Mission
The mission of the UKBBF is to facilitate the prioritization and integration of nature into companies' decision-making processes, thereby placing biodiversity at the core of their business. This mission is actively pursued and supported by a growing community of dedicated business leaders and biodiversity experts.
Objectives
- To provide practical advice and step-by-step building blocks to guide businesses in effectively integrating biodiversity into their operations.
- To offer a robust platform for sharing best practices and ensuring access to specialized expertise across diverse business sectors.
- To disseminate the latest updates and critical insights concerning key UK and international policy developments related to biodiversity, including those originating from devolved administrations.
- To assist businesses in adopting significant initiatives such as the Nature Positive Business Pledge and upcoming frameworks like the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) as they evolve.
- To support and actively demonstrate companies' commitment to biodiversity, enhancing their capacity to influence and promote broader collective action.3
- To strengthen networks and enhance the reputation of UK businesses and other influential stakeholders engaged with biodiversity issues.
- To foster knowledge-sharing between various sectors and to conduct original research specifically designed to guide members in integrating biodiversity into their business practices.
- To raise awareness among all businesses, irrespective of their size or membership status, regarding the profound importance of biodiversity.
- To contribute to the development of nature clauses for their incorporation into both public and private sector procurement contracts.
- To assist in the development of robust biodiversity indicators and metrics that effectively align national targets with corporate disclosure requirements and recommendations.
Contact Person Dr. Mark Johnston
Chair, UK Business and Biodiversity Forum
info@business-biodiversity.co.uk
Mr. Paul Harrison
Director, UK Business and Biodiversity Forum
paulharrison@business-biodiversity.co.uk
Annual Reports
Please see the link below for progress reports on this initiative
2025