Biodiversity Program
Business and humanity are dependent on nature. Every company depends on and affects biodiversity through its sourcing, supply chains, land use, energy consumption, and operations.
But biodiversity is heavily under threat and we demand far more resources than nature can regenerate. Businesses already can and should take action to reverse this trend.
B Lab Benelux and WWF-NL initiated this program to engage companies to deepen their knowledge about biodiversity and to embed it into strategy, governance, and operations. Speakers in this program are ERM and Deloitte.
We invite anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of biodiversity to join the program. You will learn about frameworks and standards, gain practical guidance and engage with peers on how to move your company from ambition to action and measurable results.
Where are YOU in your biodiversity journey?
I’m ready to build biodiversity into our business
Join the Biodiversity Program.
You will learn from experts and work with peers on how to embed biodiversity into your business strategy, operations and reporting. Ready for business action? Interested in joining the Biodiversity Program? Click here to let us know. We’ll keep you in the loop and share more details about the program in October.
I’m exploring biodiversity and looking for inspiration.
Join the free Inspiration Session.
You will get a high level introduction to biodiversity and learn why and how this topic is also relevant for your business. Click here to sign up for the October 29th session
Why take action now?
According to WWF and the World Economic Forum (WEF), Nature loss is one of the top risks the world faces. Climate change and nature crises are interlinked and destabilising not only our livelihoods but also our global economy.
All businesses can take (smal and big) steps to mitigate their biodiversity impact. With the modular Biodiversity Program you will:
➔ Understand where your company depends on nature, where it impacts ecosystems, and why this matters for business resilience.
➔ Turn a complex topic into clear priorities, practical next steps, and concrete action.
➔ Learn alongside peers, experts, and knowledge partners in a trusted, cross-sector setting.
➔ Build the knowledge, confidence, and internal support needed to move biodiversity from ambition to practice.
➔ Connect your actions to recognised frameworks and communicate progress in a credible way.
Why participate
Business is dependent on Nature
More and more businesses are recognising that nature is central to long-term success. Healthy ecosystems provide the resources and conditions companies rely on every day: water, soil, raw materials, climate stability, resilient supply chains, and liveable communities.
By taking action on biodiversity, companies can strengthen their business from the inside out. They can build more resilient supply chains, prepare for evolving expectations from regulators, investors, customers, and employees, and uncover new opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
This is a moment for companies to move from awareness to action — and to help shape a nature inclusive future economy, in which people, nature, and business thrive.
Inspiration Session
Join this event if you are keen to understand why biodiversity matters for business and where to begin. Expect practical examples, expert perspectives and space to explore how nature connects to your organisation.
When: 29 October 2026, 13.30 – 18.00
Where: WWF-NL Office in Zeist
What to expect?
➔ Hear from Jelle de Jong (CEO of WWF-NL), and Tessa van Soest (Director B Lab Benelux), on why biodiversity should become a strategic business priority and how companies can help drive nature recovery.
➔ Gain the latest insights from the Living Planet Report 2026 by Merijn van Leeuwen (Chief Conservation Officer at WWF-NL), and explore what the latest biodiversity trends mean for your business.
➔ Learn from biodiversity experts including Brigitta Nemes (Senior Manager Environmental & Governance Standards at B Lab), and Jolanda van de Sande-de Rooij (Head of System Drivers and Solutions at WWF-NL).
➔ Hear practical experiences from companies including MR MARVIS, Albert Heijn and Bugaboo on embedding biodiversity into strategy and operations.
➔ Connect with peers during the networking drinks.
➔ Get an exclusive introduction to the upcoming Biodiversity Program, launching in 2027.
Biodiversity Program
The Biodiversity Program is for companies based in The Netherlands who are ready to move from intention to implementation.
In six months, you gain knowledge and practical tools to become a leader in the topic of biodiversity. You will feel supported to work with your team on the building blocks of a credible biodiversity approach.
The program modules will include: materiality, impact, targets, action, governance, reporting and communication.
You will work with experts, learn alongside peers in other companies and receive coaching to help translate concepts to your own organization context.
For
Medium sized and large companies based in The Netherlands
Format
Several in-person meetings and individual coaching sessions
Timing
February to July 2027 (exact training dates to follow soon)
Ready to act on biodiversity with your business?
Then join the inspiration session at WWF-NL or explore whether the Biodiversity Program is the right next step for you to learn how to integrate biodiversity into your business.
The Biodiversity Program is a joint initiative by B Lab Benelux and WWF-NL. It combines WWF’s expertise in nature and biodiversity with B Lab’s experience in business transformation, impact measurement, and governance.