Biodiversify

It's no secret that we're incredibly proud of our team! That's why we are thrilled that our Senior Consultant Mirjam Hazenbosch, is joining a Q&A with Stella Hertantyo from the Conscious Fashion Collective on July 18th. Mirjam will be discussing her experiences with navigating a career path in conservation, and the work Biodiversify has done in the #FashionSector 👗 👔 👖 Register here 💻 -https://lnkd.in/etZh-zJn

Our director Dr Michael Burgass has been recognised in The ENDS Report #PowerList! This recognition celebrates Mike's work in bridging the gap between business and biodiversity. His feature in the consultant's section underscores Mike's commitment to developing innovative solutions for a sustainable future 🌱 Mike's vision, however, extends beyond his work here at Biodiversify. Mike has recently been collaborating with Emma Oldham, who also features on this year's Power List, to transform Nottingham into a thriving hub for start-ups that are focused on nature. This ambitious initiative, driven by a shared vision, aims to position Nottingham as a leader in the green nature economy 🍃 By bringing together universities, NGOs, local government, and businesses, this project aims to; 🚀 Fill research and design gaps in #NatureConservation 🚀 Foster and empower local talent in the #GreenSector 🚀 Attract businesses and investment to Nottinghamshire We're excited about the future and eager to see this vision brought to life! To learn more, watch Emma and Mike discuss their plans on Notts TV 🔽 🔗 Mike's feature on the Power List - https://lnkd.in/et2bANdB 🔗 Emma's feature on the Power List - https://lnkd.in/e6UdY_mx

Teamwork is dreamwork! 👏 We are on a mission to research the effect of Primark’s Sustainable Cotton Programme on biodiversity in and around cotton farms 🌿 To make this happen, we got an awesome team together: ·       Primark: project lead; ·       Biodiversify: technical lead – quality checks the work; ·       Srushti Conservation Foundation (SCF): delivery lead – implement the research; ·       CottonConnect: partner – develop & coordinate delivery of Primark’s Sustainable Cotton Programme; ·       Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA): partner – deliver Primark’s training to farmers. ·       The Ecology Co-op: support – provides ad-hoc advice on methods. Together we are delivering an innovative biodiversity monitoring programme in and around cotton farms in India 🌏 Find out more about Primark’s Sustainable Cotton Programme - https://lnkd.in/e8R3WEus #Biodiversity #Cotton #CottonConnect #India #Primark #PrimarkCares #HowChangeLooks #Teamwork #SCF #SEWA

📝 Join our Team 📬 We're on the hunt for 3 passionate individuals to join our team: 2x Biodiversity Consultants/Analysts (Masters experience, £25-35K) 1x Junior Analyst (Strong Bachelors coding, £25k) Your work will contribute to the development of innovative solutions for corporate sustainability using data and developing new methods at the cutting edge of science. About you 👩💻 👨💻 - Passionate about #biodiversity, data-savvy, eager to learn. Bonus points for coding and GIS (junior analyst) or consulting experience (consultants/analysts). Working for Biodiversify 🌿 - We're big on work/life balance so we work a 34-hour work week giving our team Friday afternoons off. We offer hybrid and remote working as well as a range of benefits including a company-wide bonus, health insurance, pension contributions and more. You can apply for the roles here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXbTaiDe Or you can contact our recruitment partner Jeremy Money if you have any questions! 📧 [email protected] JSM Associates #BiodiversityJobs #SustainabilityJobs #NewRole

We are excited to tell you more about our work with Primark and its partners CottonConnect and Self Employed Women's Association on their Sustainable Cotton Programme. We, together with Srushti Conservation Foundation (SCF), have been researching the effect of Primark’s training on the plants and animals in and around the cotton farms 🌿 In March, our Senior Consultant Mirjam went to Gujarat in India - a major cotton-growing area where the Sustainable Cotton Programme kicked off in 2013. It was here that we set up the surveys for our research 📝   Together with biodiversity experts from the Srushti Conservation Foundation, we visited cotton farmers who are - right at this moment - receiving training through Primark’s programme. We surveyed the plants, birds, insects, soil, amphibians and reptiles to evaluate the impact the training programme was having on their species’ presence and abundance 🐍 🦋 🕊 To allow us to assess the impact comprehensively, we visited farmers who had not yet received any training and conducted a similar survey on their cotton farms. We completed the research with biodiversity surveys in some natural areas.  We will review the data on local wildlife, comparing and contrasting cotton farms with and without training and the natural areas to allow us to gather insight into the effect the programme has on biodiversity. This monitoring will continue to take place over the next few years. Changes in farming practices may take a while to translate into tangible improvements in biodiversity which is why we will continue our surveys for the next few years. Find out more about Primark’s Sustainable Cotton Programme - https://lnkd.in/e8R3WEus  #Biodiversity #Cotton #CottonConnect #HowChangeLooks #India #Primark #PrimarkCares #Pilots #Research #SCF #SEWA  

BAM: Leading the Charge in Construction Biodiversity Great news for sustainability in construction. We’ve been working with BAM UK & Ireland to make the sector more biodiversity-positive. BAM is a Nature Positive Business Pledge signatory and member of the Supply Chain Sustainability School. We’re working with BAM to translate their goals into real-world impact, empowering them to champion biodiversity internally and develop a future-focused action plan. Ready to learn more? Read the full case study and see how we’re working with BAM to shape a more sustainable future for construction 🔗https://lnkd.in/erAT723c #Sustainability #Construction #Biodiversity #SustainableConstruction

We’ve been up to some exciting work involving cotton….India…. and Primark! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a series of posts detailing our work and insights on what has been happening so far and introducing you to our collaborators CottonConnect, Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) and the Srushti Conservation Foundation (SCF). Primark has been working hard on its Primark Sustainable Cotton Programme. This programme delivers in-depth training to farmers on how to grow cotton sustainably. It started in 2013 with 1251 farmers enrolled and has since grown and reached 299,388 farmers at the end of 2023! Primark hopes their training programme will contribute to helping them achieve their aim to ‘restore biodiversity’ by 2030. However, the question is how exactly the training is helping local wildlife. This is where we come in 🙌 We have been researching the effect the training programme has on plants and animals in and around the cotton farms. How do birds respond to the changes in farming practices as a result of the programme? How about the earthworms or the butterflies? 🦅 🦋 Our research will help Primark gain a deeper understanding of how the Sustainable Cotton Programme is helping local wildlife, taking them a step closer to reaching their sustainability goals with every new piece of learning that is uncovered. Find out more about Primark’s Sustainable Cotton Programme ⬇ - https://lnkd.in/e8R3WEus #Primark #PrimarkCares #CottonConnect #SCF #SEWA #Biodiversity #Cotton #Research #HowChangeLooks #India

We’re delighted to celebrate #BiodiversityDay 🌎 with a major step forward in sustainability. Tetra Pak has released their groundbreaking ‘Approach to Nature’ Framework 🌿 This comprehensive strategy, developed collaboratively between Tetra Pak’s internal sustainability experts and our team at Biodiversify, outlines a clear path towards halting, and reversing nature loss while enhancing water security. Tetra Pak’s approach is rooted in measurable quantitative targets and practical actions. The focus is on the drivers of nature loss most relevant to their supply chain which has resulted in a targeted and impactful strategy. We would like to recognise the leadership of Anni Vuohelainen, Julian Fox, Martin Carlsson, and Gilles Tisserand from Tetra Pak 👏 Why is this a big deal? 🤔 Tetra Pak’s ‘Approach to Nature’ goes beyond simply identifying impacts and outlining actions. It dives deep, mapping the intricate connections between various departments and activities, ensuring a unified approach toward their central goal. Moving from Frameworks to Action 📄 While frameworks like TNFD, SBTN, and CSRD provide valuable guidance, they sometimes lack specifics on implementation. Tetra pak’s approach bridges this gap. They’ve meticulously analysed and integrated all available actions into a cohesive strategy, acknowledging the multifaceted nature of biodiversity. This ensures transparency - Tetra Pak’s ambitions and the roadmaps to achieving them are clearly defined. The Takeaway ⭐ Tetra Pak’s ‘Approach to Nature’ exemplifies how environmental frameworks translate into practical action when deeply integrated with a company’s unique context. This journey towards a #NaturePositive future involved both sustainability expertise and strong operational integration. Read the full report 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eiNmmcCq #InternationalDayofBiodiversity #Conservation #ForNature

🔔 We’re hiring 🔔 We’re looking for two passionate individuals to join our growing team as Consultants/Analysts with technical biodiversity expertise. If you want to work with clients in the UK and internationally, working on innovative projects that drive biodiversity recovery then one of these roles could be for you. Location📍 We’re largely a remote company, but we have offices in Nottingham and London if you prefer hybrid working. Working hours 🕘 We’re big on work/life balance, so we work a 34-hour week so our team can take Friday afternoons off. Salary 💸  £25-35k These roles will include working with our client's corporate data, using tools and analysis to calculate corporate biodiversity impact, dependency and risk. We want to build a diverse and inclusive team! Apply if your skills fit, even if you don’t meet all the criteria 🌿 Full job description 💻  https://lnkd.in/e9scbm9j Or contact our recruitment partner Jeremy Money 📩 [email protected] JSM Associates Latest Vacancies at JSM #Hiring #ConservationJobs #JoinOurTeam

“Biodiversity is huge. Biodiversity is basically the living element of the planet, and we're losing it at such a high rate.” Our Principal Consultant Katie Fensome recently joined Abigail Turner on the World Textile Information Network (WTiN) Podcast, diving into Biodiversify’s exciting plans to accelerate sustainability in the fashion sector 👗 🌿 In this episode, Katie discussed our trailblazing partnerships with Primark and Kering; how Biodiversify helped deliver the first piece of biodiversity guidance for the fashion sector; and the transformative changes we can expect to see from the sector in coming years. For an in-depth look at our initiatives and the future of sustainable fashion, listen to the podcast in full below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gfDXyVxQ #textileinnovation #biodiversityinfashion #sustainablefashion #corporatebiodiversitystrategies #biodiversity