Small steps, big impact: supporting biodiversity on site

Biodiversity used to be something that mostly concerned environmental teams and conservationists. But now it’s becoming a business issue too. Why? Because healthy ecosystems support the raw materials, water, soil, and climate stability that businesses rely on. Customers, investors, and regulators are starting to expect companies to do their part because ignoring biodiversity can pose risks to supply chains, reputations, and even long-term profitability.

The good news is that supporting biodiversity doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A few small and practical steps can make a real difference.

Some ideas include:

• Installing insect hotels or bird boxes around offices or sites

• Planting wildflowers or shrubs using reused containers like old plastic containers or pallets

• Creating green corridors or small habitats on site boundaries

• Encouraging pollinator-friendly gardens to support bees and other insects

• Minimising pesticide use and opting for natural alternatives where possible

• Partnering with local community planting or habitat projects

Planting a few wildflowers, setting up an insect hotel, or turning old bottles into mini planters might seem small, but together they help restore local ecosystems and create habitats for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. And it’s not just good for nature, it can boost staff wellbeing too. People enjoy seeing greenery, hearing birds, and knowing that their workplace cares about the environment.

It also sends a clear message to clients, partners, and visitors: your business is thinking about more than just profits. You’re taking responsibility for the world around you. The more companies treat biodiversity as a core consideration instead of something “nice to have”, the more resilient we become.