A Night at the Museum: Unlocking Natural Capital & Innovation
Under the awe-inspiring presence of the museum’s iconic Brontosaurus and Tyrannosaurus Rex, we were honoured to be welcomed by:
Leah Becker
BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt
Dr. Prof. Johannes Vogel
Museum für Naturkunde Berlin
This exclusive event provided a platform for high-level dialogue on the role of Natural Capital in shaping the future of business strategy.
We need to get more people interested in Natural Capital, we cannot shape our future alone. It is in the hands of the private sector, and if the private sector does not step up to the mark, there is no future for capitalism. So you need to reach more people, show and produce with them the scientific evidence.
– Dr. Prof. Johannes Vogel
If we don’t do this together, no one else will do it for us!
march, 20th, 2025
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Brontosaurus
KEY DISCUSSIONS
Biodiversity as an Innovation Driver
- Scientific Insights: A collection of 2,000 avian eggs provides valuable data on how pollution impacts reproductive health.
- AI & Big Data: Large language models are unlocking new scientific discoveries through the analysis of digitized museum archives.
- Actionable Strategies: Harnessing unstructured data can drive tangible, innovation-led business solutions.
Learning from the Past: A 90-Million-Year Perspective
- Climate & Ecosystem Resilience: Prehistoric methane emissions influenced temperatures, but ecosystems maintained equilibrium.
- Measuring Natural Capital: Businesses can integrate biodiversity into financial decision-making by accurately assessing resource footprints.
- Risk & Opportunity: A structured review of product portfolios—whether 10 or 1,000+ SKUs—can reveal strategic risks and sustainability opportunities.
Is Nature the New Climate?
- Financial Integration: Natural Capital has long been treated as an off-balance-sheet factor but is becoming a core business consideration.
- Corporate Responsibility: The private sector, as the primary capital allocator, must play a leading role in shaping biodiversity-positive strategies.
- From Theory to Action: Moving beyond “planned obsolescence” requires defining clear, relevant, and standardized impact indicators.
INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS
We extend our appreciation to the distinguished experts who contributed their expertise and vision. Their insights reinforced the urgency of integrating biodiversity metrics into investment and corporate decision-making frameworks.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
This event was made possible through the collaboration of leading organizations committed to sustainability and innovation:
