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Schneider Electric supports IUCN World Congress to fight biodiversity loss and protect the natural world

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Since releasing its first end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment in 2020, by using the Global Biodiversity Score developed by CDC Biodiversit , Schneider Electric is now better equipped to set targets to tackle its direct and indirect impact on biodiversity.

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  • Since releasing its first end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment in 2020, by using the Global Biodiversity Score developed by CDC Biodiversit , Schneider Electric is now better equipped to set targets to tackle its direct and indirect impact on biodiversity.
  • Schneider's Sustainability Essentials 2021-2025 program oversees the global implementation of conservation initiatives, with over 300 Schneider sites recently taking part in activities to restore ecosystems as part of World Environment Day .
  • In France, Schneider's industrial plant in Brittany is working closely with NGOs for employees to get involved and protect local wildlife.
  • Schneider is also a member of the Science-Based Targets Network for Nature , actively involved in the implementation of biodiversity strategies and action plans.

L'OCCITANE Group announces its 'nature-positive' biodiversity strategy

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Monday, September 6, 2021
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GENEVA and Marseille, France , Sept. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The L'OCCITANE Group has announced the guiding principles of its biodiversity strategy, the high point of its visit to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Congress in Marseille. As the fight against biodiversity loss reaches a turning point, the strategy moves the Group's actions up a gear and gives it the resources to act in line with its vision for a 'nature-positive'* world. As part of its contribution to this vision, the L'OCCITANE Group intends to develop a programme of actions that impacts the whole value chain, both within its own commercial 'ecosystem' and beyond.

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  • The strategy takes a systemic approach, building on the experience the Group has gained from the many initiatives its brands have already implemented.
  • It reinforces an existing long-term commitment by giving the Group a clear framework of behaviour covering the five key areas of biodiversity loss: land-/sea-use change, resource exploitation, pollution, invasive alien species and climate change.
  • The strategy sets out how the L'OCCITANE Group plans to mitigate its impacts on nature and foster every opportunity to play a positive role.
  • To share best practices and advocate at the industry level, the Group is engaged in coalitions such as One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B).

L'OCCITANE Group announces its 'nature-positive' biodiversity strategy

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Articles, Biology, Natural environment, Biogeography, Biodiversity, L'Occitane en Provence, Environmentalism, Agroecology, Sustainability, Regenerative agriculture

The strategy takes a systemic approach, building on the experience the Group has gained from the many initiatives its brands have already implemented.

Key Points: 
  • The strategy takes a systemic approach, building on the experience the Group has gained from the many initiatives its brands have already implemented.
  • It reinforces an existing long-term commitment by giving the Group a clear framework of behaviour covering the five key areas of biodiversity loss: land-/sea-use change, resource exploitation, pollution, invasive alien species and climate change.
  • The strategy sets out how the L'OCCITANE Group plans to mitigate its impacts on nature and foster every opportunity to play a positive role.
  • To share best practices and advocate at the industry level, the Group is engaged in coalitions such as One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B).

Schneider Electric Supports IUCN World Congress to Fight Biodiversity Loss and Protect the Natural World

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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Since releasing its first end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment in 2020, by using the Global Biodiversity Score developed by CDC Biodiversit , Schneider Electric is now better equipped to set targets to tackle its direct and indirect impact on biodiversity.

Key Points: 
  • Since releasing its first end-to-end biodiversity footprint assessment in 2020, by using the Global Biodiversity Score developed by CDC Biodiversit , Schneider Electric is now better equipped to set targets to tackle its direct and indirect impact on biodiversity.
  • Schneiders Sustainability Essentials 2021-2025 program oversees the global implementation of conservation initiatives, with over 300 Schneider sites recently taking part in activities to restore ecosystems as part of World Environment Day .
  • In France, Schneiders industrial plant in Brittany is working closely with NGOs for employees to get involved and protect local wildlife.
  • Schneider is also a member of the Science-Based Targets Network for Nature , actively involved in the implementation of biodiversity strategies and action plans.

EQS-News: Holcim launches nature-positive strategy with measurable 2030 biodiversity and water targets

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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Holcim announces its strategy to become nature-positive by restoring and preserving biodiversity and water while bringing more nature into cities.

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  • Holcim announces its strategy to become nature-positive by restoring and preserving biodiversity and water while bringing more nature into cities.
  • Preserving water across its business, Holcim targets to replenish freshwater in water-risk areas while lowering water intensity across all its product lines.
  • Holcim's nature-positive strategy places it among the 1% of the 500 largest global companies[1] with science-driven biodiversity targets and the first in its sector with a freshwater replenishment commitment.
  • Eva Zabey, Executive Director, Business for Nature: 'We congratulate Holcim for its ambitious biodiversity and water goals as part of its nature-positive journey.

SFI and MANRRS Partner to Foster Diversity in the Forest and Conservation Sector

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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Career pathway resources like webinars and skills training will be tailored to highlight the journeys of Black American professionals in the forest and conservation sector.

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  • Career pathway resources like webinars and skills training will be tailored to highlight the journeys of Black American professionals in the forest and conservation sector.
  • Given the need to address diversity in the forest and conservation sector, I am excited about this collaboration between SFI and MANRRS.
  • The MOU aligns with an increased focus from SFI on the importance of diversity in the forest sector.
  • SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments.

New Hope Spot Fish Rock Australia on the Giant Screen

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Sylvia Earle, legendary oceanographer, Nat Geo explorer and host-narrator of the new ocean conservation giant screen documentary Ocean Odyssey, announced Fish Rock, Australia as the newest addition to a global network of Hope Spots, marine areas currently under or seeking protected status.

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  • NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Sylvia Earle, legendary oceanographer, Nat Geo explorer and host-narrator of the new ocean conservation giant screen documentary Ocean Odyssey, announced Fish Rock, Australia as the newest addition to a global network of Hope Spots, marine areas currently under or seeking protected status.
  • 14-year-old local SCUBA diver and ocean conservationist Shalise Leesfield hopes that the recognition of the Fish Rock Hope Spot will help establish a 1500m radius marine protected area to protect its critically endangered Grey Nurse sharks.
  • Fish Rock, well known as one of the largest ocean caverns in the southern hemisphere, acts like a blue magnet attracting divers from around the world.
  • A diver himself, Ocean Odyssey director Nick Robinson hopes the giant screen medium will immerse people in marine habitats they rarely have the chance to visit, and move people to support protection for special places like Fish Rock.

IMPAC5 announces Young Professionals Committee ahead of International Youth Day

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Sixteen exceptional young professionals from around the world are joining the leadership of the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5).

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Sixteen exceptional young professionals from around the world are joining the leadership of the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5).
  • Todayon the eve of International Youth DayIMPAC5 is proud to announce that a powerful Congress programming stream, by and for young professionals, will be created with these remarkable young leaders at the helm.
  • Eight of the sixteen Young Professionals Committee members are from Canada, including six Indigenous members from across the country.
  • Now more than ever, it's important to ensure young voices, ideas and opinions are woven throughout the narrative of international gatherings like IMPAC5.

Grouse shooting provides most sustainable form of moorland management, according to new report

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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The review into sustainable driven grouse shooting was designed to look both at the sustainability of grouse shooting, and the various alternative uses of moorland that others suggest.

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  • The review into sustainable driven grouse shooting was designed to look both at the sustainability of grouse shooting, and the various alternative uses of moorland that others suggest.
  • Furthermore, the report concludes that when driven grouse shooting is done properly as part of integrated moorland management, itissustainable.
  • Because grouse shooting can be an emotive subject, it was vital that the authors of the report collected all of the available scientific evidence and evaluated it objectively.
  • The majority of upland areas where driven grouse shooting takes place have developed a sustainable model of operation.