How to bring 'nature' into the boardroom

Stuart Stone
clock • 16 min read
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EXPLAINER: In the face of escalating climate and nature crises a small but growing number of firms have sought to formalise the role of 'nature' on their boards - but what does this look like in practice?

What does appointing nature to the board mean? Inspired by the 'Rights of Nature' movement, companies including Faith in Nature and House of Hackney have appointed "nature" to their boards of directors,...

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