Resource description:
This paper forms part of the A-Track project’s work on nature positive aligned business models. It accompanies a business briefing and longer technical report which, taken together build the case for nature positive aligned business models; explore key barriers and enablers to their scale-up; and outline how they can be developed in practice alongside examples and case studies. This paper focuses on the latter.
Building on previous work, we present seven archetypes of nature positive aligned business models, defined as financially viable business entities whose value proposition and rationale are centred around nature positive principles. These models capture, create and deliver value in harmony with natural, economic and social capital within given landscapes, seascapes, ecologies or ecosystems. In the first instance, they aim to avoid, minimise, restore and offset its impact on nature in line with the mitigation hierarchy. The end goal of these business models is to contribute to a nature positive and resilient economy.
Author/Contact:
Anum Yousaf Sheikh and Harry Greenfield (CISL)