Nala Earth

Since nature and biodiversity can be #complex and #abstract, today we want to share a #story. A story about why it’s essential for companies to measure and manage their impact on nature, identify risks, and seize opportunities. Because stories often resonate longer than mere #facts. Take this story to the next strategy meeting with the CEO, budget planning with the CFO, or simply to discuss over lunch with your colleagues. 🌳 Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest Cattle ranching is responsible for 60-80% of Amazon deforestation. From 2017 to 2022, deforestation near meat plants in the Amazon covered an area equivalent to a triangle linking Amsterdam, Brussels, and Dortmund. From 2001 to 2020, the total Amazon deforestation reached 550,000 km² - an area the size of a triangle connecting Paris, Madrid, and Rome. 🌍 Consequences for JBS JBS, the world’s largest meat producer, has faced scrutiny for sourcing cattle from illegally deforested areas, resulting in fines and lost business. In 2017, JBS was fined $8 million for purchasing 50,000 cattle from such lands, prompting retailers like Lidl GB (global) and Sainsbury's to reconsider their beef sourcing. 💼 Other Financial and Legal Implications JBS's potential New York Stock Exchange listing has raised concerns among U.S. Senators and environmental groups about increased deforestation, fearing that new funds could further increase deforestation. Additionally, NGOs have filed complaints against French banks financing JBS, citing violations of French law. This story underscores the high cost of business practices that harm nature and biodiversity... and the value of recognising and mitigating the risks in advance. Have you heard about similar cases? #naturerisk #businessrisk #NalaEarth

BIG NEWS!! 🚀 We are honoured to have been selected as a Top Innovator for the UpLink - World Economic Forum Biodiversity Challenge! 🌟 Out of hundreds of global submissions, Nala Earth has been recognized as one of the 2024 #TopInnovators in the Uplink Biodiversity Challenge by the World Economic Forum. The challenge seeks entrepreneurial solutions that help halt biodiversity loss and advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Ltd (SDGs). We’re excited to join the three-year Engagement Programme and collaborate with peers and investors to achieve our joint mission of conserving, protecting, and restoring our precious planet 🌍 because we can only do this together! We will keep you posted on upcoming conferences, keynotes and exciting collaboration opportunities to come. Learn more: https://wef.ch/3Aku4kZ 🙏 A huge thanks to all Innovation Ecosystem #Partners involved: 1t.org Mercuria Good to Nature OCP Group GoTo Impact Foundation India Climate Collaborative Conservation International Grupo AJE Climate Asset Management WWF University of Cambridge Department of Computer Science and Technology 👏 And congratulations also to our fellow #Innovators: 3Bee Bioverse Bôndy Carbon Counts Conservation X Labs Gentian GroundUp Conservation InvestConservation® Mozaic Earth Pivotal Future ReWild Yunnan 绿野云南 Robotics Cats Soilytix Wilderlands #biodiversitychallenge #innovators #WEF #NalaEarth

Very happy & grateful to have hosted such an incredible event of #BiodiversityChampions and #NatureHeroes! Our rooftop terrace and Berlin's weather this week were on our side. 😎 And what's even better: we got to support an important cause at the same time! A big thank you to Antonio Rohrßen and Patagonia for bringing the #UnaRiver scandal to our attention. What is the Una? The Una is a 212km-long river flowing between Bosnia and Herzegovina & Croatia. In other words: a vital water source for locals (especially in midst of current heat waves), home to 17 threatened species, and a protected Natura 2000 site, an EU initiative to preserve important habitats. Unfortunately, this precious river is now under threat. A local investor has begun constructing a hydropower project on the Una, disregarding its protected status and lacking valid permits. Once seen as a renewable energy source, #hydroelectric dams are now recognized for their harmful effects: they destroy river ecosystems, threaten local communities' food security and livelihoods, and emit methane that worsens climate change. It’s easy to feel powerless in such situations, but not this time: Check out Oliver Dauert's post below for 4 simple steps the Patagonia team has put together that you can take to help! 👇👇👇👇 To cite Oli: Let’s unite and raise our voices for nature! ✊🌍 #SaveUna #Nature #ProtectedAreas #Biodiversity #NatureManagement

"Love it, change it, or leave it" This phrase has significantly shaped our founder Anna Alex throughout her career. Today, she proudly considers it her 👩🎤 #superpower: whenever something isn’t quite right - be it in her life or at Nala Earth - she changes it. This excerpt is from a recent episode of the Climate Insiders Podcast, where Anna and Yoann discuss "Why Measuring Biodiversity is the Next Big Metric in Climate Tech!" If you've ever wanted to hear a serial founder share insider stories about building and scaling three businesses, PLUS be inspired by Anna's passionate, honest, and pragmatic nature, this episode is just what you need! In this episode, they delve into: - Investor expectations and pressures post-funding - Strategies to manage entrepreneurial burnout and delegate effectively - The "founding angel" model, reducing operational work while maintaining strategic input - Building a competent, culturally aligned team - Venture capital's role in enforcing rapid scaling - Integrating nature and biodiversity into business models like Nala Please find the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dGRe8W_F Happy listening! 🤟 #podcast #entrepreneurship #foundertalks #lessonslearned

🚀 Exciting News: Nala Has Been Awarded a €500K Research Grant from the German Government to Fund Nature & Biodiversity! 👩🔬🎖 Nala Earth's mission is to make nature measurable and manageable for businesses using the latest innovative science. This substantial research grant (called Forschungszulagen) from the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (eng: German Federal Ministry of Education & Research) will enable us to continue incorporating the latest innovations - including environmental #DNA (eDNA), #AcousticMonitoring, and #SatelliteData - into our platform so that companies can manage nature in their business, guided by the Corporate Sustainability Directive (CSRD), Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and Science Based Targets Network (SBTN). 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 With this funding, we're set to enhance our Nature Intelligence platform. Our goal is to empower Sustainability Managers to become Nature Champions by offering a comprehensive platform to assess and manage environmental impacts, dependencies, and risks, ultimately supporting informed decision-making and strategic alignment. 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 This grant supports projects that are particularly #innovative and have the potential to #disrupt the market. Our platform achieves this by incorporating the latest technologies and concepts, including: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Identifying, curating, and translating nature data for business purposes by combining data from eDNA, acoustic monitoring, and satellites 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Assessing nature and biodiversity across factors like land degradation, water scarcity, pollution, and biodiversity importance & intactness 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Ensuring compliance with regulations like CSRD and frameworks like TNFD & SBTN Receiving this competitive grant confirms the importance and relevance of our work with Nala, while positioning us to revolutionise the NatureTech space! 🌎💚 If you want to learn more, please reach out! 💬 #Forschungszulagen #BSFZ #NatureIntelligence #Research #Development

WHERE IS NATURE IN YOUR BUSINESS? 🌟 Exciting News: Our Very First #Whitepaper is Now Available! 🌟 Why must bees be transported halfway around the world for us to enjoy ice cream in summer? And why did Tesla face nearly $6 billion in losses due to water shortages in Berlin, Brandenburg? These questions and more about understanding and managing nature risks are what our paper addresses. Every business, regardless of its industry, is deeply connected to the natural environment. Recognizing and managing this interdependence isn't just a regulatory requirement but a strategic need for building resilient business models and gaining competitive advantage. Our paper provides a comprehensive overview of #definitions, #frameworks, and #tools essential for businesses to navigate and thrive in this era of nature accountability. It is divided into four sections: 🐝 Dependence on an Intact Natural World ❗Emerging Nature Risks, with Case Studies on Häagen-Dazs, Tesla, JBS & TSMC 💰Growing Pressure from Investors and Regulators 🚶♀️First Steps to Understanding Nature's Role in Your Business 🌐 Discover More: Explore our full whitepaper for real-life examples and learn how your business can proactively manage nature dependency and risk: https://lnkd.in/eeir7Mwt #Sustainability #BusinessResilience #NatureDependency #EnvironmentalRisk #CorporateResponsibility #NalaEarth

A Week for the Books! Last week might have seemed a bit quiet around Nala, but for a very good reason: we had our Company Offsite in Brandenburg, in the countryside surrounded by nature. What was officially a trip with colleagues felt more like a getaway with friends. Especially given our remote setup, these in-person experiences are even more valuable for building a strong, resilient culture and making Nala a fun place to work. Besides the official agenda (see below), we laughed our heads off with games like Activity, delved into deep topics thanks to Hotel Matze's set of questions, had joint morning runs to grab the best local honey, and showcased our cooking skills. And a final dip in the Elbe in the last rays of sunshine of the day was also a must. On the agenda: 🐦 Building birdhouses and bug basements (and no, it’s not a graveyard) 📜 Writing a press release for Nala 2030, where everyone could share their vision for the next ≈ 6 years 🌼 Hunting for the invasive species “Ragwort” (dt: Jakobs-Greiskraut), which can cause liver damage in cows if ingested, with our dear friend & farmer Lutz. Here are our 3 main takeaways: - The Circle of Life: Cow feces attracts insects which are then eaten by birds that spread the feces and thus fertilize the soil. This natural cycle is interrupted when cows are kept in stables. - Every Creature Counts: In Siberia, the loss of megafauna, like wolves and mammoths, weakens the entire ecosystem. A good example that both the largest and smallest creatures play crucial roles. - Moderate Meat Production: With 0.6 livestock units per hectare (compared to the usual 2), it is possible to enjoy sustainable meat and dairy products without relying on industrial farming practices (such as Tönnies & Co do). Here's to many more amazing offsites - will it be Barcelona, Sweden or London next? Thanks to our multicultural team, we have plenty of exciting options! What has been your favourite offsite experience so far? James Richardson Charlie Schoonman Nicolas Somogyi Yoni Pasternak Nick Zumbühl Anna Malinovskaya Anna Alex Timothy DuBois Anna Stella Kaschke #offsite #SachsenAnhalt #teambuilding #nature #biodiversity

The very first person to contact us after founding Nala Earth was Johannes Knubben, Head of Sustainability at HiPP-Gruppe (Baby Food Manufacturer), saying, "I want to work with you!" For a company whose philosophy is "producing the highest quality products in balance with nature," this step was obvious and extremely courageous at the same time. We immediately went into the doing, analysing several HiPP production and supplier sites across Europe using our Nature Management Tool. This involved assessing the condition of nature and biodiversity along their supply chain, gaining a high-level overview of nature impacts and dependencies, and identifying hotspots. Our top 3 insights we gained from the analysis were: 🌲 Tree Population Changes: We identified areas where the tree population had changed over time, which Hipp then discussed with suppliers to find solutions. 💦 Water Stress: We pinpointed production sites particularly affected by high water stress, requiring active management in collaboration with site managers. 🌍 Proximity to Protected Areas: We discovered sites located near protected areas, highlighting the need for vigorous biodiversity protection efforts. As the saying goes, "What we cannot measure, we cannot manage", these insights form the foundation for nature-positive action, including strategy definition, target setting, and implementation. Johannes is optimistic about the upcoming CSRD reporting initiative: "CSRD is not just a reporting obligation for us, but also a reporting opportunity. It presents opportunities in transformation and to manage existing natural risks while actively seeking potential competitive advantages!" Check out Johannes & Anna’s presentation at the "Biodiversity in Good Company" Conference for a glimpse into our joint project. Dear Johannes, we look forward to continuing this journey together and are extremely proud to have you as a Strategic Advisor on our side! #BiodiversityInGoodCompany #Nature #Biodiversity #CSRD #Hipp

WHAT A DAY!!! This week, we had the pleasure of co-hosting the hashtag #NatureRoundtable together with econsense - Forum for Sustainable Development of German Business e.V. and Volkswagen Group! 👩🎤👨🎤 Over 30 sustainability experts from Germany's largest companies gathered to discuss challenges, concerns, and best practices around the CSRD, nature risks, bridging the data gap, nature as a business case, and soooo much more. The room was buzzed with energy & momentum, which was great to see after all those years of virtual interaction. The roundtable kicked off with a presentation on Volkswagen's Nature Strategy and their unique Land Use KPI. Afterwards, we - Nala Earth - had the opportunity to share insights from our collaboration with Volkswagen and introduce our "State of Nature" tool to the participants. Driven by creating real Business Value, we believe nothing beats testing a tool firsthand! 🙏 A big THANK YOU you to all SUSTAINABILITY HEROES for their thoughtful questions, critical feedback, and valuable tips for further refinements! Stay tuned!!! 👀 #NatureRoundtable #Biodiversity #CSRD #Networking #MoreToCome

"The risk of doing nothing is much greater than the risk of using imperfect data” - Yoni Pasternak, Chief Commercial Officer at Nala Earth. The economy is witnessing a growing emphasis on nature due to new disclosure regulations (e.g., EU CSRD), EU restoration policies (e.g., EU Nature Restoration Law), and advancements in frameworks and measurement technologies (e.g., TNFD). While companies still grapple with mitigating their impact, more are voluntarily taking responsibility for their environmental footprint. Check out Yoni Pasternak's, CCO at Nala Earth, latest interview on "How Nature is Moving Up on the Corporate Agenda". Thanks Cleantech Group & Holly Stower for this opportunity! Happy Reading! 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02vw_7G0 👈 #nature #biodiversity #CSRD #TNFD #regulations #naturerisk