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Nature Roadmap launched by Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 Yesterday marks an important milestone for Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, as we launched our Nature Roadmap at the first ever Sustainability Summit at JCK. The Nature Roadmap is our comprehensive framework to address the urgent nature and biodiversity crisis, guiding businesses in our industry through the key steps: Assess, Commit, Transform, and Disclose. Why this matters: Biodiversity and natural resources are the lifeblood of the watch and jewellery industry. With the world facing an alarming rate of biodiversity loss and climate change impacts, it is imperative that we act now. Our sector's future depends on the ecosystem services provided by nature. What the Nature Roadmap offers: Practical tools and insights to help companies integrate biodiversity into their business strategies. It is a living document, designed to evolve and stay relevant, ensuring our actions remain impactful and effective. Thank you to Marie-Claire for coming to the first ever JCK Sustainability summit to launch our Roadmap. As Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer at Kering highlighted, “Science and innovation can help businesses be one of the most significant contributors to generating a positive impact on nature and climate.” Join us: The launch of the Nature Roadmap is just a start. We invite all industry players to engage with this resource, provide feedback, and contribute to creating a nature-positive future for our industry. You may access the Nature Roadmap here: https://lnkd.in/gSAemJf4 Deep gratitude to our Board, the Chair of our Bio Diversity pillar Noora Jamsheer, our members, the WJI 2030 team, the experts at The Biodiversity Consultancy and our partners for their invaluable contributions to the creation of the Nature Roadmap. Together, let us pave the way for a future where business and nature thrive together. #Sustainability #Biodiversity #NatureRoadmap #WJI2030 #JCKLasVegas #WatchAndJewellery #ClimateAction #NaturePositive

Why Nature Matters As many of you know Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 is guiding its members to reach positive impacts to biodiversity and nature as whole. The first step on this journey for members is to develop a nature roadmap for their company. Last week we were at the JCK first ever sustainability summit to discuss this key topic and launch the Nature Roadmap for public consultation. We thank Marie-Claire Daveu for sharing her expertise and truly leading us forward. We were inspired by M Sanjayan for setting the scene. We received great support from some of our Board members Raj Mehta, Gaetano Cavalieri present there. It was so good to connect with many of our stakeholders that you can see on this picture. Only together we can move the needle. What concrete actions has Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 done till date?   - At the end of 2023 the WJI2030 Nature Primer the first introduction to the topic of business and nature was launched, a first step toward industry - level Nature Roadmap. - We organised an introductory webinar on biodiversity with the explanation of terms, biodiversity , crisis and implications for business. A special attention was given to the potential impacts of  the industry on biodiversity - We organised a webinar on the nature positive journey with review of all relevant frameworks, - We organised many helpdesk sessions with experts to help advance our members in their journey, initiatives and regulations. - We launched our Industry Nature Roadmap that is now open for public consultation. You can download it here https://lnkd.in/e_wMQzat           We need to keep learning together, formally and informally and create a safe space for collaborative action aimed towards nature positive future and for this reason, we collaborate with our other 2 pillars climate action and inclusiveness in developing aligned approaches and links between the pillars. This is a call for action. #Partnershipsforthegoals #Nature

🌿 The Sustainability Wave: Unstoppable and Uniting Brands! 🌍 It's crystal clear: the sustainability trend isn't just a passing fad – it's a powerful movement shaping the future of business. 🚀 Cast your mind back to the mid-2000s, when multinational giants began recognizing the importance of natural, eco-conscious brands. Remember Clorox's acquisition of Burt's Bees in 2007? That was just the early days for sustainable beauty going mainstream! Fast forward to 2018/19, when heavyweights like Henkel and L'Oréal made waves by launching Nature Box and Garnier Bio, signaling a shift towards sustainability in the beauty industry. And now, hold onto your seats, because even luxury beauty brands – known for setting trends, not following them – are hopping aboard the sustainability train. Case in point: the newly announced YSL's inspiring biodiversity initiative. 🌺 I'm proud to be part of Weleda, a company that doesn't just follow the trend – it sets the standard. Protecting biodiversity has been inherent to the way we do business since our inception in 1921. It's not about chasing popularity; it's about staying true to our purpose of doing the right thing for the planet, always. 💚 Kudos to all the trailblazers leading the charge towards a greener, more sustainable future. Let's keep raising the bar! 🌟 #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Weleda https://lnkd.in/gE7yWUFb

The stats on the environmental impact of fast fashion make grim reading - from the vast amount of water that the sector uses, to the eye-watering volumes of discarded clothes in landfill-sites and the microplastics that are damaging marine ecosystems. ♻️ 🌟 It doesn't need to be this way. A circular approach to fashion is reimagining the sector so it reduces emissions, contributes to restoring ecosystems, and protects biodiversity. 🌍 Discover innovative companies that show how fashion can be part of the solution 🎥 👇 https://lnkd.in/eBEy4yVX

Inspiring companies piloting the first science-based targets for nature: it is a positive step towards creating a more sustainable future. These targets, which aim to guide corporate efforts around nature conservation and restoration, could be a watershed moment for fashion’s relationship with nature. What do you think of this initiative? #fashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion

The Textile heritage of the Alps tackling climate change! AlpTextyles’ Research Day, scheduled for Tuesday, 12 March 2024, is set to showcase consumer insights, industry best practices, and community experiences aimed at driving circularity and more sustainable lifestyles. “The Living Textile Heritage of the Alps” event marks a significant milestone: it celebrates AlpTextyles’ first year of dedicated research work and findings about the Alpine textile market and value chains. The event promises to be an immersive experience with networking opportunities and creative thinking. Participants will have the chance to engage with leading experts on a variety of topics, exploring the mappings of once missing steps of the value chains and the growing revalorization of local resources at the cultural, industrial, and policy making levels. A JOURNEY BASED ON CIRCULARITY, COLLABORATION, AND INNOVATION The starting point is the textile heritage of the Alps. Rooted in the past and sensitivity to local resources, this set of know-how, techniques, and designs keeps living in the present everyday of local communities and will be key to secure a future for the industry. Register now: https://chk.me/Hq0ooJt AlpTextyles - Interreg Alpine Space Project #alpinespace #livingheritage #wool #textile #european_union #networking

Today, Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 joins the global community in celebrating World Environment Day, dedicated to raising awareness and taking action for the protection of our environment. This year's theme, "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience," resonates deeply with our mission. In light of the focus on land restoration, we are proud to highlight the launch of our Nature Roadmap, unveiled last week at the JCK Las Vegas Sustainability Summit. This framework is the first of its kind for the watch and jewellery industry, providing businesses with the tools and guidance needed to address the urgent nature and biodiversity crisis. Why the Nature Roadmap Matters: Ecosystem Restoration: Our industry relies on the rich biodiversity and natural resources that our planet offers. By implementing the recommendations in the Nature Roadmap, businesses can play a crucial role in ecosystem restoration and biodiversity preservation. Sustainable Practices: The roadmap outlines practical steps for integrating biodiversity into business strategies, fostering sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and business operations. Collective Action: As a living document, the Nature Roadmap will continuously evolve, adapting to new challenges and opportunities in the nature-business landscape. On this World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting sustainable practices and protecting our natural world. We invite all industry stakeholders to join us on this journey towards a nature-positive future. To download the Nature Roadmap, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dMvV7cAM Together we can make a difference in halting biodiversity loss and protecting the environment. 

Happy International Day of Biological Diversity. Today, let's celebrate the incredible richness of life on our planet and the importance of preserving it for future generations. But wait... what's the connection between biodiversity and fashion? From where do all those beautiful fabrics and materials come from? Yep, you guessed it - from nature (for the most part)! From cotton fields to silk farms, biodiversity plays a crucial role in providing the natural fibres used in the fashion industry. When biodiversity is threatened, so is the fashion world! Climate change, deforestation, and pollution are just some of the factors putting pressure on our planet's ecosystems. And guess what? That affects everything from the availability of sustainable materials to the livelihoods of artisans and workers around the globe. So, as fashion professionals, let's take a moment today to appreciate the intricate web of life that makes our industry possible. Let's commit to promoting sustainable practices, supporting biodiversity conservation efforts, and creating fashion that not only looks good but does good too. Because when we protect biodiversity, we're not just saving species - we're preserving our own creativity and inspiration for generations to come. #biologicaldiversity #climatchange #sustainablepractices #sustainablefashion

Be Part of the Plan 🙌 Today, on May 22nd, is International Day for Biological Diversity. 🌱🐳🌳 This day was proclaimed in 1993 by the UN to increase the awareness of biodiversity issues and take actions to protect our nature. 💡 The term Biodiversity, or biological diversity, refers to the variety and variability of life on Earth. It encompasses all living organisms, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, as well as the ecosystems they form. This year’s theme is “Be part of the Plan.” It is meant as a call-of-action to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity, by implementing the “The Biodiversity Plan”. ❌ The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters, impacting ecosystems and biodiversity through pollution, deforestation, and water consumption. Luckily there is a growing movement within the fashion industry to adopt more sustainable practices. But what can the fashion industry do, to protect nature? Here are some examples: 👉Usage of organic materials 👉Reduce waste 👉Supporte biodiversity conservation efforts 👉Integrate a circular design approach The fashion industry can play a pivotal role in supporting biodiversity by promoting fair trade practices, investing in sustainable sourcing, and fostering economic opportunities that encourage conservation. Protecting and conserving biodiversity is critical for maintaining the balance and sustainability of natural systems – so let us do it together! 🤝     #BiodiversityDay ##PartOfThePlan #ForNature    

The IKIGAI heuristic is not only beautiful, but also an easy and charming way to focus and better understand strategies. This applies to sustainability too (thank you Alice Kalro for this inspiration). At today's Beauty Leaders Summit in Paris, I'm speaking for Weleda AG in my keynote about exactly that: Ikigai for Beauty Companies and Brands: Designing Sustainable Transformation wisely. Especially when it comes to sustainability issues, we have a strong tension: -> On the one hand, sustainability offers brands and companies a wealth of positive and relevant differentiators (biodiversity, climate, soil protection, raw materials, cultivation, environmental management, education, fair/ ethical relations, supply chain, inclusion, good employer, governance, digital responsibility, packaging, charity, etc). -> On the other hand, these potentials are limited by standardisation and regulation as well as by growing competition. Here, Ikigai can improve one's own positioning and increase the understanding of the non-sustainable shadow effects of one's own business activities. Weleda AG Beauty Leaders Summit B Lab Europe B Lab Switzerland B Lab Germany NOW Partners #Ikigai #sustainability #transformation