Nature Business Network launched with Lindström as founding member
Nature loss and the climate crisis are putting business continuity under growing pressure. Businesses depend on healthy ecosystems, clean water and responsibly used raw materials. Finnish companies are stepping up to protect these foundations through concrete action. Lindström is one of the founding members of the Nature Business Network, which brings together companies committed to nature-positive business practices.
“For Lindström, nature is a cornerstone of our long-term business success. Working for nature
means building circularity into everyday services. By extending the life of textiles and reducing the use of virgin materials, water and energy, we reduce the dependence on natural resources. This contributes to safe and more reliable service to our customers”, says Kati Pallasaho, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Sustainability at Lindström.
The Nature Business Network was launched on 5 February 2026. It aims to accelerate the transition towards an economy that protects natural resources through business-led action for nature. Founding members include Fiskars, Lassila & Tikanoja, Lindström, Paulig, S Group, St1 and One Planet.
“Through the Nature Business Network, we want to drive practical solutions and shared policies that help companies protect nature. Circular economy approaches are one way to reduce dependence on scarce natural resources and strengthen business resilience.” says Pallasaho.
The network is built on the understanding that companies have an essential role to play alongside public actors in addressing biodiversity loss. The network supports, among other things:
- ambitious implementation of national and EU-level biodiversity targets
- development of nature value markets in collaboration with companies
- legislation that strengthens nature protection and supports industry-specific roadmaps
- integration of circular economy and nature work into economic policy
At the launch event in Helsinki, business leaders, researchers and decision-makers shared their perspectives on the kind of nature policy companies need – and how they are prepared to contribute through their own actions. The keynote address was delivered by Finland’s Minister of Climate and the Environment, Sari Multala and a research perspective was provided by Professor Panu Halme of the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke).
More information:
Kati Pallasaho
kati.pallasaho@lindstromgroup.com
+358406871918
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