Our partnership with Cargill, Inc. is focused on integrating biodiversity considerations into their business activities.

Cargill has participated as a founding member of the corporate consultative group providing critical support and input into the development of the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) for business.  This tool was developed in partnership with leaders from the conservation and business communities to facilitate access to critical biodiversity datasets for key decision-makers within the private sector.

Cargill and CI teamed up in 2006 for a 2-year partnership to create benefits for both business and biodiversity in regions where Cargill operates. With Cargill’s support of $1.5 million, CI and Cargill are working together to build information tools and processes that will help Cargill to identify environmental risks and opportunities associated with business activities. The partnership is also exploring trends in natural resources management that may offer future benefits for the company, environment, and local communities.

Cargill is also a member of CI's Business and Biodiversity Council, a community of companies committed to leveraging their business experience and resources to conserve biodiversity.