BOEKEL

Plastics

Replacing omega 3 oil from cultivated salmon by

omega 3 oil from algae.

Biomimicry: climate-regulation systems

inspired by termite hills.Paper produced from

tomato stems.

Improving soil fertility with sludge dredged from

sea harbours.

Greenhouse gas emissions lead to signi� cant climate

change and extreme weather events.

Still every day tropical forests are replaced by plantations and crops.

In 40 years’ time the population of mammals

has shrunk by 58%.

30% of all � sh species are being over� shed.

Pollination of crops by insects – estimated value

190 billion dollar.

A quarter to half of our medication originates

from nature – estimated value 640 billion dollar.Forests absorbing green-

house gases – estimated value 3.7 billion dollar.

An estimated 40% of our global economy depends

on natural resources.

1 Determine the most critical natural resources and collectively formulate an action plan to reduce dependency.

Platform Biodiversity, Ecosystems and Economy (BEE, 2012-2016) was a collaboration between IUCN NL and VNO-NCW, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Ecomomic A� airs.

For more information or to join this group of companies and organisations, please, contact IUCN NL or VNO-NCW or go to www.conference-naturalcapital.nl

Parties supporting the AccordBusinesses endorsing the Accord

3 Strive to price all services provided by Natural Capital and internalize those costs.

4 Further develop simple-to-use methods and instruments that simplify dealing with Natural Capital.

5 Link up with regional, national and international Natural Capital initiatives to create a ‘network of networks’.

6 Increase awareness with consumers and producers on Natural Capital and integrate with concepts such as the circular and biobased economy.

7 Promote the integration of Natural Capital in the curricula of university and other educational programmes.

The full text of the Den Haag Business Accord on Natural Capital can be found on www.conference-naturalcapital.nl

7 Report transparently on the interaction of the company with Natural Capital.

6 Integrate Natural Capital in all decisions, policies and company activities.

5 Adjust business strategies and production methods where possible and required.

4 Monitor the e� ects.

3 Innovate: identify and implement more sustainable alternatives.

2 Quantify the most negative impacts on and dependencies of Natural Capital.

1 Identify the largest impacts and dependencies related to Natural Capital, and the risks and opportunities.

2 Develop and use sector-speci� c guidelines building on existing best practices for the use of Natural Capital and determine KPIs.

IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHERS…WITHIN COMPANIES….

... calling for innovation.... being under pressure ...... the foundation of our economy ...

Natural Capital, products and services provided by nature,

Actions in the Den Haag Business Accord on Natural Capital 24 November 2016

Natural Capital | Doing business with heart for the future

Companies that want to use Natural Capital in a more sustainable manner have therefore, agreed the following in the Business Accord…