It is now understood that the climate and nature emergencies are one and the same and that businesses are key actors, along with governments, the public and civil society, if we are going to save the planet for the next generations. We love nature and wild places and I'm sure you do too. And without the support system that biodiversity provides, we have a problem.

Anne Veck Limited was one of the first U.K. salon businesses to take comprehensive sustainability action, including achieving Carbon Neutral certification (by Carbon Footprint Limited). Now we have sold our salons, we are also involved with "business and biodiversity", working to spread the message that, whatever the size and sector, your business can aim to be nature positive.

And this includes salon owners and freelance hairdressers.

Here are some opportunities to get involved and make a difference...

Join the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum CIC, a business lead initiative exploring ways businesses can act to reverse the decline in nature. Keith is a director of the company, so do call him on 01865 744612 if you would like to know more.

He is also a business ambassador for Oxfordshire's Nature Recovery Network and during 2023 similar networks should be set up across England. So look out for this and do get involved. It is important that hairdressing and the personal care sector makes its voice heard.

Discover what "Nature Positive" actually means and start your business journey. Take the Nature Positive Business Pledge!

For something really exciting, think about getting involved in rewilding and restoration, either in the U.K. or abroad. Anne and Keith are associated landowners with Portuguese NGO ATNatureza at their stunning 1,000 hectare nature reserve Faia Brava, a core area within the huge Greater Coa Valley rewilding project in Portugal. If you are intrigued and interested, call Keith on 01865 744612.