Biodiversity as the key to future viability: a corporate management task

Biodiversity is not just a component of sustainability reports but a central economic factor and the very foundation of life for societies worldwide. This has been emphasized by Dr. Verena Timmer and Dr. Ulrike Eberle in a new contribution for „Kleine Kniffe“. Anyone who ignores biodiversity in their business model jeopardises its supply capacity, quality and economic competitiveness, and thereby also determines its long-term viability.

The 46th expert meeting of Biodiversity in Good Company in Berlin

On Thursday, the 46th expert meeting of Biodiversity in Good Company (BiGC) took place after the UBi-dialogue forum in Berlin. Dr. Ulrike Eberle, a biodiversity expert from corsus, represented corsus at the event in Berlin.

United for greater biodiversity: UBi-dialogue forum in Berlin

On Wednesday, representatives from the economy, politics, science and research gathered at the UBi- dialogue forum in Berlin to discuss about current development and challenges of biodiversity in companies. The dialogue forum was marked by a vibrant exchange, exploring the strategic integration of biodiversity from multiple perspectives. At its core, the event focused on developing collaborative solutions and strengthening regional and cross-sectoral partnerships to enhance biodiversity protection. Dr. Ulrike Eberle, a biodiversity expert from corsus, welcomed the opportunity for this enriching discussion.

corsus supports DIHK/IHK alliance meeting and coaching at the Martin Braun Group in Hanover

On Tuesday, corsus supported another alliance meeting and coaching session in Hanover on the topic “Managing Biodiversity Effectively”. The workshop was organised as part of the DIHK/IHK Biodiversity Alliance and the “Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt (UBi)” project. At its core, the event focused on practical approaches to biodiversity management, particularly in supply chain management, biodiversity footprint calculations, and the implementation of targeted measures. The hosting Martin Braun Group began by introducing the company and presenting its existing biodiversity initiatives, as well as outlining future plans following the energy-efficient renovation of its factory buildings.

“A world without bees is unthinkable” – today is World Bee Day.

Today, May 20, 2026 is the 8th World Bee Day with the theme “Bee together for People and the Planet – A partnership that sustains us all”, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the initiative of Slovenia and supported by the European Union on December 20, 2017. But why do we appreciate and celebrate bees? Bees – including far more species than just the honeybee – provide irreplaceable ecosystem services by pollinating wild- and cultivated plants. As part of the project for the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), corsus is currently analysing and evaluating monetary indicators for pollinator services.

Workshop on biodiversity management organised by the newly established regional DIHK/IHK Biodiversity Alliance of Thuringia

A practice-oriented and cost-free workshop for companies in Thuringia’s new regional biodiversity alliance took place in Erfurt on Monday. The main focus of the workshop was the integration of biodiversity in corporate strategies. Dr. Ulrike Eberle from corsus, led the workshop and emphasized that biodiversity, like any other sustainability topic, must be embedded in corporate management through specific goals, measures and measurable indicators. The workshop was organised by the DIHK Service GmbH and IHK Erfurt as part of the “Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt (UBI)” project.

Valuing Insects – International Day of Insects

On 23 April 2026, the first International Day of Insects, under the theme “From Crisis to Connection”, takes places in Leuven, Belgium. The special event is organised by the Leuven Nature and Biodiversity Council and Insect Respect. The International Day of Insects highlights the value of insects to humans while calling for greater appreciation of insects. At corsus, insects play a crucial role during the ongoing project with the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN). The project’s aim is to analyse monetary indicators for pollinator services.

Biodiversity as a strategic success factor: Training for DIHK/IHK biodiversity alliances highlights pathways for integrating biodiversity into corporate management

Yesterday, corsus delivered the first biodiversity training for corporations as part of the regional biodiversity alliances of the DIHK/IHK. Members of the alliance had the opportunity to participate in this free training, which was launched as part of the “Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt (UBI)” project. Dr. Ulrike Eberle shared practical knowledge and specific tools on how biodiversity can be integrated into corporate processes and strategies. The training demonstrated that biodiversity is not merely “a nice-to-have”, but a key for ensuring sustainable societies in harmony with resilient economies – it is possible and can be managed.

Monetary indicators for pollinator services – the first meeting with the advisory group

What is the value of the services provided by animal pollinators? Clearly, this is not a simple question. As part of a research project on monetary indicators for pollinator services commissioned by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), corsus investigates and evaluates diverse methodological approaches for monetary indicators. Within the scope of this project, a discussion with the scientific advisory group, took place. The advisory group is made up of renowned expert scientists in biodiversity, economic assessments of biodiversity including in the development of biodiversity-related indicators.

Do you know the biodiversity footprint of your products?

Wissen Sie, welche Auswirkungen Ihre Produkte auf Biodiversität haben? Wussten Sie, dass die Auswirkungen auf Biodiversität ebenso wie ein Klimafußabdruck quantifiziert werden können? Genau dazu hat die Biologin Dr. Ulrike Eberle, Geschäftsführerin von corsus,  gestern im Rahmen des digitalen Arbeitskreises Biodiversität des Zentrum für Nachhaltige Unternehmensführung vorgetragen.

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