1. WRI Biodiversity and Business World Resources Institute January 3, 2001 Pathways to Sustainability Life on Earth Why Act Now? Action Agenda Case Studes Best Practices

2. WRI Life on Earth zBiodiversity is the totality of genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity. zProtection, conservation and renewal of biodiversity recognizes the essential role in which the interactions of genes, species, and ecosystems play in generating and maintaining diversity. zOur future survival and the future quality of human life on earth is dependent upon biodiversity. What is biodiversity?

3. WRI KEY Condition Changing Capacity Environmental Scorecard

4. WRI Conceptual View of Agrobiodiversity zMixed agroecosystems zCrop species and varieties zLivestock and fish species zPlant and animal germplasm zSoil organisms in cultivated areas zInsects and fungi that benefit production zWild species from off-farm habitats zCultural and local knowledge of diversity zMixed agroecosystems zCrop species and varieties zLivestock and fish species zPlant and animal germplasm zSoil organisms in cultivated areas zInsects and fungi that benefit production zWild species from off-farm habitats zCultural and local knowledge of diversity Agrobiodiversity BIODIVERSITY Biodiversity  Synergy  Dynamics  Enhancement Conservation and regeneration  Adaptation and Innovation

5. WRI Why Act Now? zDuPont depends upon biodiversity zSocietal right to operate and corporate responsibility zComponent of sustainable development commitments z25% of 2010 revenues from non-depletable raw materials zGlobal support for the CBD zNew markets and top-line growth Your future depends on biodiversity

6. WRI DuPont and Biodiversity zOperations zGlobal Bio-Safety zSustainable Ag What is DuPont’s responsibility and opportunity? Renewable Materials Germplasm preservation Replace fossil fuels

7. WRI A strong position for business D R A F T Conservation and renewal of global biodiversity is critical to the long-term economic success of our company. Our goal is to have zero impact on biodiversity as a result of our products and operations. We pledge to: Educate our employees and stakeholders on the value of biodiversity and on this commitment Develop local biodiversity action plans for all operations Develop products and services that support sustainable agriculture and agrobiodiversity Transition from dependence upon non-renewable fossil fuels to renewable sources Support global implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and its Biosafety Protocol Publicly report our biodiversity goals and progress Support efforts for conservation and preservation of in situ and ex situ genetic resources

8. WRI Action Agenda: Beyond Operations 1 Measure and report biodiversity impacts of operations to drive a Biodiversity Action Plan 2 Assess biodiversity impacts of your products and develop less harmful alternatives 3 Seize near-term opportunities to conserve and protect biodiversity 4 Include biodiversity in new investment and divestment decisions 5 Educate and listen to stakeholders 6 Help formulate and support policy; support U.S. ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 7 Support national and regional biodiversity conservation efforts 8 Align the priorities of the Biosolutions Businesses with goals for agrobiodiversity, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable development. Precautionary measures are justified now

9. WRI Shell’s Biodiversity Commitment zWork with others to maintain ecosystems zRespect the concept of protected areas zSeek partnerships to enable a positive contribution towards conservation of global biodiversity zConduct EIAs which include biodiversity impacts, and zFocus on activities in biodiversity ‘hotspots’ still missing… Product stewardship, restoration and renewal, CBD support A model that falls short

10. WRI 10 Best Practices zAchieve understanding of biodiversity zDevelop a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) zIntegrate the BAP into a national and local context zWork with local partners zIntegrate into EMS systems, ISO 14001, 6  zSenior management support zQualifications of environmental managers zEmployee involvement zFund biodiversity action zCommunication Indicators of Biodiversity Engagement Source: EarthWatch Institute

11. WRI Action Agenda: Beyond Operations 1 Measure and report 2 Alternate products and processes 3 Seize near-term opportunities 4 Include biodiversity in new investment and divestment decisions 5 Educate and listen to stakeholders 6 Help formulate and support policy; support the CBD 7 Support biodiversity conservation efforts 8 Align priorities of the Biosolutions Businesses with sustainable development goals. Precautionary measures are justified now