The German Federation of Food and Drink Industries (BVE) and the Global Nature Fund invite you to two exciting online seminars as part of the EU LIFE project “Fit for Biodiversity”. The seminar series is particularly aimed at managers and sustainability officers in agri-food companies.
A central question is at the heart of this: How can the food industry prepare for the growing risks of biodiversity loss while actively contributing to the protection and preservation of biodiversity?
In view of alarming news about the decline in pollinators, the increasing degradation of fertile soils, and the destruction of valuable forests, the agri-food sector bears more responsibility than ever: It must demonstrate how the protection of biodiversity and stable ecosystems can pave the way for sustainable, future-proof food systems.
The first online session “Understanding the Materiality of Biodiversity and Masterfully Meeting Legal Requirements” on November 27 provides a concise overview of fundamental topics: from biodiversity risks in the food industry to strategies, regulation, and reporting.
Agenda
- Better Understanding Impacts & Dependencies in the Food Industry
- Strategy and Biodiversity Management for Raw Materials and Supply Chains: Development of a “Corporate Nature Strategy”
- Regulatory Requirements in CSRD & ESRS E4, as well as VSME
- Voluntary Reporting with TNFD & GRI
Speakers
Jenja Kronenbitter, Project Manager at the Global Nature Fund in the field of Business and Biodiversity
Tobias Ludes, Project Manager at the Global Nature Fund in the field of Business and Biodiversity
Costs and Registration
Participation in the seminar costs €120, for BVE direct members €80 (net).
The events will be held in German.
To Register (BVE Website)
The Fit for Biodiversity Project
The EU LIFE project Fit for Biodiversity (officially Biodiversity Governance and Performance in the Food Sector) aims to strengthen biodiversity in the food sector and thereby contribute to the protection of ecosystems and the implementation of the international Biodiversity Convention.
The project has set the following goals:
- Improved Biodiversity Performance in Food Production
- Effective Incentive Programs from Companies for Farmers
- Meaningful Use of Biodiversity Credits for In-Setting Programs
- Overview of Instruments and Performance Indicators for Biodiversity Assessment
- Training for Executives, CSR Managers, Auditors, and Financial Auditors
- Strengthening National Initiatives for Biodiversity Protection (EU-wide)
Project Sponsors
Co-financed by the LIFE Programme of the European Union. Funded by the German Federal Foundation for the Environment. With financial support from EDEKA.
To the project page
