One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B)

One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) is an international cross-sectoral, action-oriented business coalition on biodiversity with a specific focus on agriculture.

We are determined to drive transformational systemic change and catalyze action to protect and restore cultivated and natural biodiversity within the value chains, engage institutional and financial decision-makers, and develop and promote policy recommendations that promote nature-positive biodiversity. The coalition is focused on three pillars: scaling up regenerative agriculture; enhancing cultivated biodiversity; and protecting high-value ecosystems.

The
challenge

Biodiversity is indispensable to both food security and sustainable development.

It supplies many vital ecosystem services, such as creating and maintaining healthy soils, pollinating plants, controlling pests and providing habitat for wildlife, including for fish and other species that are vital to food production and agricultural livelihoods (FAO).

The growing global population is putting greater strain on conventional agricultural systems, which increase production through additional chemical inputs and developing more land for agriculture – both of which exacerbate the stresses on biodiversity. It is necessary to transform conventional agricultural methodologies to a regenerative approach that underlies the importance of increasing biodiversity.

The
business case

By engaging in pre-competitive collaboration and innovation, businesses can have a tremendous impact in shifting both production methods and consumption habits.

The result of this open exchange can create production processes that are more efficient, all the while creating new market opportunities resulting from diversified products. The resulting ecosystem is more beneficial for nature, biodiversity, and livelihoods.

Moreover, an increase in cultivated biodiversity makes businesses less susceptible to catastrophic agricultural shocks and increases their ability to adapt to shifts in consumer demand, creating resilience.

The
solution

OP2B members are present in every level of the agricultural value chain across multiple sectors.

These companies are collaborating in a pre-competitive environment to create social, nature and biodiversity positive outcomes for all stakeholders. We are bringing together a group of ambitious actors and providing them with the resources and a platform to drive meaningful change toward a more sustainable future. Our solution is delivered through 3 key initiatives:

1. Collective landscape investments. We identify opportunities for private and public investments to scale regenerative agriculture and restoration efforts.
2. Accountability and metrics. We drive widespread industry alignment by promoting the adoption of an integrated regenerative agriculture measurement framework.
3. Advocacy. We advocate for financial support to help mitigate risks for farmers transitioning to regenerative practices and to establish strong public-private partnerships.

What our
members say

"The global food and agricultural ecosystem is critically dependent on biodiversity: from soil regeneration through to water filtration, pest control and pollination, among many of the other building blocks of life on earth. According to many recent scientific studies, we have ten years to reset our course and bend the curve on climate change and wild and cultivated biodiversity loss. We need a collective effort now. It was an honor to launch One Planet Business for Biodiversity at the United Nations today on behalf of our coalition partners. Together, we will strive not only to conserve and restore biodiversity, but also to transform human interaction with, and dependency on, nature."

"This coalition has specific and ambitious goals that will drive real change in preserving biodiversity. We know that the path forward will be challenging. However, I am confident that, over time, the OP2B platform will transform existing food and agricultural models and achieve a significant, positive impact for both healthy people and a healthy planet."

"To Symrise, biodiversity is a precious source of innovation and inspiration to create new flavors, fragrances and other functional ingredients for improved nutrition, health and wellbeing. For this reason, we are joining forces with likeminded, globally leading companies to tackle the biodiversity challenge though integrating biodiversity into our strategies and business models."

"Nestlé believes that protecting and restoring biodiversity is essential to safeguard food production and food security now and for the future. Nestlé has for many years worked with farmers to manage their land sustainably and will continue to lead activities enhancing biodiversity."

"With the planet facing an urgent climate and biodiversity situation, McCain is committed to addressing the increasing impact this is having on global agricultural systems, on our grower partners and on our business. This includes the promotion of regenerative agriculture at scale, however, no one company can address these global issues alone and OP2B offers a strong platform for collaborative, impactful and positive action by a broad range of major stakeholders at a global level."

"Biodiversity is a crucial component of Kering’s stratgy as well as one of the three pillars of the Fashion Pact, presented to the G7 in August. We committed to support the definition of science-based biodiversity targets and to develop biodiversity strategies to prevent any future loss of key species and ecosys†ems. Collaboration is key; we need ccross-industry coalitions and this is why we are proud to be part of OP2B. As responsible business leaders, as world citizens, as parents, we all know that we should do more. It is urgent to act."