CLIMB, the new biodiversity valuation and measurement tool, has been nominated for the Best Sustainability Achievement 2023 by Environment & Development.
- "I am very happy and proud that CLIMB is recognized as an important tool for sustainability. CLIMB makes knowledge about biodiversity accessible and manageable, so that companies can act proactively and responsibly to protect our nature," says Ecogain CEO Katarina Walter.
CLIMB started as an innovation project in collaboration with several leading Swedish companies. The broad collaboration and anchoring in academia and science has given the tool credibility and acceptance. Today, CLIMB is used in land use projects across the country, and courts today refer to the results of CLIMB in their permit applications.
"Climb helps companies reduce their impact on nature"
With CLIMB, companies can now measure and minimize their impact on nature, and make calculations for offsets that can ultimately have a net-positive effect on biodiversity in a specific area.
- Nature is the foundation of everything we do. All companies, all industries depend on biodiversity and natural resources somewhere in their value chain. CLIMB helps companies to clearly see and reduce their impact on nature - and thus secure their long-term business and success," says Katarina Walter.
Collaborative project for responsible business
The project has engaged over 200 people from leading companies in the Swedish business community, creating a unique tool to promote responsible business and make a real difference to both business and the planet.
- "CLIMB represents more than just an innovation in biodiversity measurement and valuation, it shows how collaboration can lead to concrete solutions for sustainability," says Katarina Walter.
Last year, CLIMB was also named Sustainability Achievement of the Year by the organization Sustainable Business.
READ MORE:
- Read more and vote on the Environment & Development website
- Curious about CLIMB? Watch our short explainer movie about CLIMB here
- CLIMB wins Sustainability Achievement of the Year Award 2023
ABOUT CLIMB
CLIMB is a collaborative project with Ecogain, Talga, Vattenfall, Sveriges Bergmaterialindustri, Skanska, Svenska Kraftnät, Svemin, Boliden, LKAB, Specialfastigheter, Skellefteå Kraft, Heidelberg Materials.
Over 200 people have engaged and provided important feedback.
An Advisory Board with representatives from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, SLU, Lund University, Chalmers, IIASA, Anthesis, Skellefteå Kraft and Ecogain has been continuously involved in the work on method development.
The project is part of the Strategic Innovation Program Swedish Mining Innovation and is a joint initiative of Vinnova, Formas and the Swedish Energy Agency.
