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Biodiversity – the case of Alpro Greet Vanderheyden Sr. Sustainability Manager @ Alpro 29/06/2020

From “comparing to” to “One Planet Products”

Pilot project kicked-off in 2018 with WWF

Biodiversity in almond cultivation Introduction: o GLOBIO framework: measures MSA (Mean Species Abundance of natural species) using pressure factors land use, CO2, nitrogen and water Results: o Organic, not irrigated: 70% loss of natural reference o Intensive, irrigated: 90% of loss of natural reference o Per liter of drink produced, the biodiversity footprint of organic is higher, as more land required for same yield o Solutions to increase biodiversity: Increase yield in organic farming without addditional effects on biodiversity  Reduce impact of more intensive farms with focus on undergrowth management 

Land use in Mediterranean area

Pilot zone: Rio Canaleta in Spain

Alpro towards “Zero Net Loss biodiversity ”?

Next steps: One Planet roadmaps with 5 almond farmers • Co-build in workshops with farmers • Focus on farmer engagement • Build farm-specific roadmaps with various measures  Certification bee-friendly farms  Intercropping with herbs  Grazing undergrowth sheep or chickens  Reintroduce landscape elements (ponds, hedges)  Install nature corridors

Next steps: Restoration surrounding landscapes • Multi-year project with Natuurpunt • Sponsor purchase of 6 ha of valuable land in 2020 • Focus on endangered meadow birds in basin of river Leie • Mid-term objective: improve water retention in area