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Who we are

Our vision

The UK Business & Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF) aims to accelerate the mainstreaming of biodiversity in business operations and public decision making. We strive to raise awareness, catalyse partnerships, and promote sustainable resource use to achieve nature-positive outcomes.

We engage a diverse set of stakeholders, including businesses, government, subject matter experts, and media, to achieve our goals.

Strategic objectives

  • Support UK businesses in integrating biodiversity into their operations
  • Foster knowledge sharing across all sectors
  • Promote UK businesses’ achievements in supporting biodiversity
  • Represent a trusted voice for UK businesses on biodiversity issues

Directors

Dr Mark Johnson

UKBBF Founder & Chair, bp

Katherine Tubb

UKBBF Managing Director

Paul Harrison

Nature Investment Group

Tom Butterworth

Arup

Julia Baker

Mott MacDonald

Edward Pollard

Biodiversity conservation specialist

Keith Mellen

Anne Veck

UKBBF Steering Committee

The Steering Committee members engage in strategic oversight and promote the UKBBF.

Partners

UKBBF collaborates with partners to advance biodiversity in business. Our partnerships ensure that we bring diverse perspectives and expertise to our members, fostering innovation and best practices.

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International Chamber of Commerce UK (ICCUK): We work closely with ICCUK to promote biodiversity-friendly practices within the business community.

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Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA): Partnering with IEMA allows us to integrate robust environmental management standards into business operations.

Our Sponsors

Our Network