Literacy
The variety of life on Earth, and what you can do to help preserve it with your organisation.
Recommended Duration
Online learning
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.
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.
4
sections
1
hr
duration
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
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
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
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
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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