A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector (IFC)

Case Studies and References

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Agribusiness
Information on agriculture/agribusiness—drivers of change, key sustainability initiatives, and good practices.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Cement
Describes cement industry and opportunities for its sustainable development.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Chemicals
Biodiversity risks facing the chemical sector.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: COMSUR
COMSUR: A junior mining company’s efforts to conserve biodiversity in Bolivia.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Flower Valley
Flower Valley: An innovative project for fynbos conservation in South Africa.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Forestry
Forestry sector’s dependence and impacts upon natural resources.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Grupo Granjas Marinas Shrimp Farm
From environmental consciousness to sustainable development.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector-Holcim Vietnam Ltd
Holcim Vietnam Ltd.: Cement manufacturing in a critical ecosystem.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Mining
Identifies mining industry’s threats to biodiversity and recommends best practices.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Power
Identifies the impacts of power generation on biodiversity and recommends best practices for the industry.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Retail
Retail companies’ relationship to biodiversity and the industry’s key initiatives.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector-Tourism and Hospitality
Tourism and hospitality sector’s impacts on biodiversity and key sustainability initiatives.

A Guide to Biodiversity for the Private Sector: Water and Sanitation Utilities
Effects of water and sanitation utilities on the environment and key sustainability initiatives.