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Procurement Is Where Nature Strategy Becomes Real

Corporate nature strategies often remain isolated from day‑to‑day spending, leaving procurement as the missing link. The article argues that purchased goods and services generate the bulk of a company’s nature‑related impact, making supply‑chain risk a procurement priority. It outlines four shifts—mapping nature risks, buying less before buying better, supporting suppliers, and favoring low‑impact vendors—to embed nature considerations into purchasing decisions. By moving nature risk into the core of procurement, firms can turn high‑level commitments into actionable, risk‑mitigating actions.