This report introduces the concept of nature positive aligned business models. It explores what these are, different examples of them, and how they might be implemented and scaled. A nature positive aligned business model is defined as a financially sustainable enterprise that prioritises outcomes such as biodiversity preservation and ecosystem restoration. The report outlines a typology of business model archetypes which describe various forms that these models might take. It includes a change methodology to provide companies with some practical tools as they begin to consider business model transformation, which will be developed as the EU-funded A-Track project progresses.
This report was written by Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) with contribution from Capitals Coalition, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Tecnalia.
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The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is an impact-led institute within the University of Cambridge. The institute activates leadership globally to transform economies for people, nature and climate. Through their global network and hubs in Cambridge, Cape Town and Brussels, CISL works with leaders and innovators across business, finance and government to accelerate action for a sustainable future.
A-Track is a 4-year, €11 million project that will accelerate business, finance, and government action for nature. The project is funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe programme with co-funding from UK Research and Innovation and the Swiss National Science Foundation. A-Track will create resources that are tailored to the needs of key decision makers. It will support the flows of biodiversity information for use in business, finance and government decisions.
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