CLIMB, the new tool for assessing and measuring biodiversity, has been nominated for Best Sustainability Achievement 2023 by Environment & Development.

- "I am very happy and proud that CLIMB is recognized as an important tool for sustainability. CLIMB makes biodiversity knowledge accessible and manageable, so that companies can act proactively and responsibly to protect our nature," says Ecogain's CEO Katarina Walter.

CLIMB began as an innovation project in collaboration with several leading Swedish companies. The broad cooperation and anchoring in academia and science has given the tool credibility and acceptance. Today, CLIMB is used in land use projects across the country, and courts now refer to CLIMB results in their permit applications.

"Climb helps businesses reduce their impact on nature"

With CLIMB, companies can now measure and minimize their impact on nature, and make calculations for compensation that can ultimately have a net positive effect on biodiversity in a specific area.

- Nature is the foundation of everything we do. All companies, all industries depend on biodiversity and natural resources somewhere in their value chain. CLIMB helps companies to clearly see and reduce their impact on nature - and thus secure their long-term business and success," says Katarina Walter.

Responsible business cooperation projects

The project has engaged over 200 people from leading companies in Swedish industry, creating a unique tool to promote responsible business and make a real difference to both business and the planet.

- "CLIMB represents more than just an innovation in measuring and valuing biodiversity; CLIMB shows how collaboration can lead to concrete solutions for sustainability," says Katarina Walter.

Last year, CLIMB was also named the Sustainability Achievement of the Year by the organization Hållbart Näringsliv.