Nordic Nature Working Group

The Nordic Nature Working Group brings together Nordic companies which are leading the transition to a nature-positive economy.

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) marked a turning point for corporate nature action. Since its adoption in 2022, nature has become an increasingly strategic business issue, with growing expectations on companies to assess impacts and dependencies, strengthen action and align with emerging frameworks and regulation.

Targeting companies at the forefront of nature action, the working group offers a trusted space for candid exchange, practical peer learning and deeper discussion on how to move from ambition to implementation across sectors and complex value chains. Through peer learning sessions with other advanced companies, participants can strengthen their own work, benchmark approaches and explore how to lead together in the transition to a nature-positive economy.

Why join?

A trusted peer community: A safe space for open exchange with other companies working seriously on nature issues.

Practical insight: Learn from peers and experts about what is working in practice, not just in theory.

A chance to benchmark approaches: Compare priorities, methods and challenges with companies at a similar maturity level.

Nordic relevance: Explore how companies in the region are working with nature-related strategies, targets, disclosures and implementation.

Stronger leadership capacity: Build readiness for rising expectations from stakeholders, frameworks and regulation.

Who is it for?

This group is intended for Nordic companies that are already progressing in their nature work and seek a more advanced forum for peer exchange. Participation is by invitation only, and companies must be committed to the UN Global Compact.

How does it work?

The Nordic Nature Working Group brings together an exclusive group of companies across the Nordic region for recurring sessions focused on practical exchange, peer learning and shared problem-solving.

The group may also explore opportunities to co-develop practical outputs, such as shared guidance or joint perspectives on key topics.
A strong emphasis will be on co-creation and topics will be shaped together with the companies and may include strategy, governance, target-setting, disclosure, implementation and lessons learned. A steering committee of four participants will be formed to facilitate the decision-making and planning.

Interested in learning more?

The Nordic Nature Working Group is invitation-only, and with participants selected through direct outreach by the Nordic UN Global Compact Networks.

Please contact Albert Askeljung Andrée, Programme Manager, Environment and Climate at UNGC Sweden, if you have any questions, or if you would like to request an invitation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the Nordic Nature Working Group?
    It is an exclusive, invitation-only peer learning group for Nordic companies that are already advanced in their nature work and would like a more in-depth forum for exchange with peers.

    Why is it invite only?
    The group is designed as a small, high-trust forum for companies with a high maturity level on nature. Due to limited space and for recruitment efficiency, the UN Global Compact networks will assess and shortlist eligible companies and reach out directly.

  • Who can participate?
    The group is exclusively for UN Global Compact participant companies in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Participating companies are encouraged to nominate the person best placed to contribute to the discussions, such as a nature specialist.

    What kind of companies is this for?
    The working group is created for advanced companies that demonstrate ambitious and credible work on nature issues. This could include companies with a nature strategy, science-based targets for nature or other concrete progress.

    How can companies join?
    Companies are invited directly by one of the Nordic UN Global Compact Networks. For questions, please contact Albert Askeljung Andrée, Programme Manager, Environment and Climate at UNGC Sweden: albert.askeljung@globalcompact.se

    Are there any additional costs?
    No. There is no additional participation fee beyond regular UN Global Compact membership. However, participants are expected to cover their own travel-related expenses for in-person meetings.

    What’s the working group language?
    The working group will be conducted in English.

  • How often will the group meet?
    The group is expected to meet four times per year, primarily online.

    Will meetings be online or in person?
    Most meetings are expected to be online, with one in-person meeting per year if feasible.

    How long are the sessions?
    Online sessions are expected to be 90-120 minutes.

    Are participants expected to contribute actively?
    Yes. The value of the group depends on active participation, open exchange and willingness to share experiences and insights.

    Are discussions in the group confidential?
    Yes. The group seeks to provide a trusted environment for candid dialogue, and sessions are expected to follow Chatham House Rule.

  • What are the benefits for companies to join?
    Participants will gain access to peer learning, practical examples, expert perspectives, benchmarking opportunities and a trusted space to discuss how to strengthen their work on nature across their value chain.

    What topics will be covered?
    Topics will be identified together with participating companies, but may include nature strategy, governance, targets, disclosure, implementation challenges, regulation and practical company examples.

    Can participants influence the agenda?
    Yes. Participating companies will be able to suggest themes/topics and help shape future sessions.