Action Library - Business Action Bank

Strengthen sociobiodiversity economies in protected areas

Promote the sustainable management of biodiversity in protected areas and foster the socioeconomic development of traditional communities.

Applied by Vale

Vale

Biodiversity
Forestry

Last updated: 30/04/2026

Case Study

Capture and Reuse Hydrogen to Reduce Gas Consumption

Capturing hydrogen byproducts from existing processes and using it as dual fuel in a thermal fluid heater to reduce natural gas use and emissions.

Applied by

Eternis Fine Chemicals

Energy efficiency
Fuel switching
Hydrogen
Scope 1

Last updated: 23/04/2026

Case Study

Reduce Carbon Footprints of Aroma Ingredients

Fragrance & Flavor companies can reduce their Scope 3 GHG emissions by choosing to purchase large-volume aroma ingredients with a product carbon footprint reduced by 10–15%

Applied by BASF

BASF

Chemical industry
PCF
Scope 3.1
Supplier engagement

Last updated: 22/04/2026

Case Study

Decarbonize Mint Supply Chains through Climate-Smart Farming

Developing a climate-smart mint supply chain integrating regenerative farming, traceability, and energy-efficient distillation to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions.

Applied by

Norex Flavours Private Limited

In partnership with

dsm-firmenich

regenerative-agri
Supplier engagement
Sustainable farming
Water efficiency

Last updated: 14/04/2026

Action

Apply AI To Accelerate Decarbonization

Action guide on using AI to streamline sustainability workflows, support emissions decisions, and scale credible decarbonization across value chains.

AI
Business Strategy
Governance

Last updated: 25/03/2026

Case Study

Finance deforestation-free soy production

By linking crop loans to forest protection, the initiative helps soy farmers expand responsibly while safeguarding native vegetation and avoiding deforestation.

Applied by

Rabobank

Forest management
Sustainable farming
Sustainable finance

Last updated: 17/03/2026

Case Study

Unlock climate adaptation through inclusive finance

Supports climate adaptation in fragile contexts by financing solar energy and water-efficient agriculture to reduce exposure to fuel and water shocks

Applied by

Al-Amal Microfinance Bank

Agriculture
climate-resilience
Sustainable finance

Last updated: 14/03/2026

Case Study

Advanced flood resilience through AI forecasting

AI-powered global flood forecasting provides free riverine warnings up to 7 days in advance, including data-scarce regions, boosting climate resilience.

Applied by Google

Google

Adaptation
AI
Flood resilience

Last updated: 12/03/2026

Case Study

Mobilize adaptation finance for resilient infrastructure

Enables delivery of resilient solar modules in regions facing extreme weather, reducing physical risk to energy infrastructure and advancing adaptation finance.

Applied by

Standard Chartered

Adaptation
Energy management
Sustainable finance

Last updated: 09/03/2026

Case Study

Incentivize sustainable dairy through outcome-based payments

Rewards farmers for progress in climate, nature, animal welfare, and grazing, accelerating sustainable dairy production

Applied by

FrieslandCampina

Biodiversity
Dairy production
Incentives
Scope 3
Supplier engagement

Last updated: 18/02/2026

Case Study

Cut emissions with 3D-printed concrete foundations

Deploy 3D-printed concrete foundations for substations, an innovative step in sustainable infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions and project lead times.

Applied by

National Grid

Construction
Scope 3

Last updated: 17/02/2026

Case Study

Embed responsible mining in the Amazon

Large-scale mining project combining low-impact design, electrified transport, water-efficient processing, real-time monitoring, and ecosystem restoration for climate and local benefits.

Applied by Vale

Vale

Biodiversity
Land Restoration
Scope 1

Last updated: 28/01/2026