Literacy

Biodiversity For Business

Biodiversity For Business

Biodiversity For Business

The variety of life on Earth, and what you can do to help preserve it with your organisation.

1

1

hr

hr

Recommended Duration

Self-paced

Self-paced

Online learning

2,359 enrolled in Vyra Biodiversity for Business!

2,359 enrolled in Vyra Biodiversity for Business!

1

Eco-literacy assessment

1

CPD credits

4

Employee surveys

Overview

Biodiversity for Business is a comprehensive and engaging course designed to equip employees with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand, appreciate, and contribute to biodiversity conservation in the context of their professional and personal lives.

This course aims to empower participants with essential information and actionable insights to become active stewards of biodiversity within and beyond the workplace.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment takes approximately 10 minutes and is graded by percentage. There are 10 multiple choice questions (MCQs) upon completion of four lessons. The certification criteria is 40%, and learners may retake the assessment.

SDG's

Business Value

Companies that measure and report on biodiversity metrics can achieve improvements in ESG ratings of 9%.

Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of:

Fundamental terminology relating to biodiversity.

The link between biodiversity and the UN SDGs.

Global causes of biodiversity loss.

The main impacts of biodiversity loss.

Biodiversity's relevance to business.

Practical actions to promote and enhance biodiversity at home and in the workplace.

Shareable certificate

Shareable certificate

2,359 enrolled in Vyra Biodiversity for Business!

Join thousands of learners who have, on average, boosted their eco-literacy by 85% through our comprehensive ESG courses.

Course Breakdown

Course Breakdown

4

sections

1

hr

duration

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Discover the definition and origins of biodiversity, explore its connection to the UN SDGs, and understand its critical importance in the business world, especially regarding ESG reporting, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory compliance.

Actionable Outcome:

Gather qualitative employee feedback on the importance they place on biodiversity in their lives.

2

lessons to complete

15

min

Section duration

Biodiversity Loss

Biodiversity Loss

Biodiversity Loss

Understand the definition of biodiversity loss, explore the five primary global drivers behind it, and examine the core EU legislation aimed at protecting biodiversity.

Actionable Outcome:

Collate employee actions that they complete in their own lives to promote biodiversity.

1

lessons to complete

10

min

Section duration

Risk

Risk

Risk

Discover the latitudinal biodiversity gradient, unravel the concept of biodiversity hotspots, and explore the top five global impacts of biodiversity loss along with the key risks businesses face due to this critical issue.

Actionable Outcome:

Increased biodiversity risk awareness amongst employees.

2

lessons to complete

15

min

Section duration

Action

Action

Action

Uncover accessible actions you can take at home to promote biodiversity and impactful strategies that employees can implement to enhance biodiversity in the workplace, making a meaningful difference in both areas.

Actionable Outcome:

Gather company-wide data on how your organisation could promote biodiversity in different areas.

2

lessons to complete

10

min

Section duration

2,359 enrolled in Vyra Biodiversity for Business!

2,359 enrolled in Vyra Biodiversity for Business!

What people are saying

What people are saying

What people are saying

Áine Higgins

Head, ESG and Sustainability

"NTR had the pleasure of working with the Vyra Team. The training was engaging, beautifully presented, and prompted participants to consider what they could do to help the biodiversity challenge.  The structure of the training made it easy for all to fit into busy schedules."

Jan 2024

Sean O’Connell

Event Operations Executive

“At the beginning of our sustainability journey, we were looking for assistance in helping us to educate our staff on the various topics in this space. We found Vyra’s online platform and content the perfect tool to achieve this.”

Mar 2023

David Terceño

ESG & Corporate Communications

"Working with Vyra has allowed us to develop high quality biodiversity and sustainability modules that are not only informative but also engaging and easy to complete, allowing our employee to keep their focus in all their essential work."

Jun 2023

Nay Pereira

Sustainability Co-ordinator

"Vyra is an amazing tool that makes sustainability part of our everyday life, combining practical challenges and a great interface with trustworthy information on a wide variety of ESG topics. It really helps us to inspire and empower our team!"

Nov 2022

Nick Tennant

ESG & Commercial Reporting Manager

"If approached by others I would strongly recommend the use of the Vyra training courses."

May 2024

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