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Biodiversity Case Studies

A series of Canadian biodiversity conservation case studies are being developed across all business sectors. The case studies are intended as learning tools and showcase examples of Canadian leadership in biodiversity conservation.

Purpose:

1. Demonstrate the business case for biodiversity conservation through case study illustrations.
2. Demonstrate Canadian business leadership in biodiversity conservation across all business sectors, not just primary resource users.
3. Share biodiversity conservation ideas and lessons among all Canadian business sectors.
4. Promote Canadian business involvement in biodiversity conservation through a series of business case studies.
5. Market and promote business involvement in biodiversity conservation nationally and globally.
6. Promote the case studies' results and lessons learned at the Parties to the Convention of Biological Diversity meeting (COP11), New Delhi, India, 2012.

Current Case Studies:

Agriculture

• Canadian Cattlemen's Association
• Syngenta Canada

Construction Materials

• Holcim

Education/Recreation

• Zoo Granby

Electric Utilities

• Hydro Quebec
• Ontario Power Generation

Food and Beverage

• Nestlé Waters Canada

Household and Personal Products

• L'Oreal
• Procter and Gamble

Metals and Mining

• Alcoa
• Rio Tinto Alcan
• Vale Inco
• Xstrata Canada

Oil and Gas

• Shell Canada
• Suncor
• Syncrude

Paper and Forest Products

• Weyerhaeuser

If you are interested in knowing more or having a case study completed on your business please contact the Canadian Business and Biodiversity Secretariat.