Biodiversity Matters: Apply Now for the UBi Biodiversity Award for Business 2026! Applications are now open for the 2026 Biodiversity Award for Businesses. Companies of all sizes and from all sectors in Germany are invited to showcase their contributions to biodiversity, whether on-site or across their supply chains. Biodiversity is no longer just an ecological concern; it is also the foundation of sustainable and resilient business practices. The Biodiversity Award for Business 2026 recognises companies that are actively committed to protecting and promoting biodiversity, either on their premises or within their supply and value chains. As part of the UBi project (Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt – Business and Biodiversity), the award gives businesses the chance to raise awareness of their efforts and inspire others with practical solutions. It is open to companies of all sizes and sectors that have a registered office or are conducting business activities in Germany. The 2026 award focuses on two categories: Supply Chain: For companies that assess and reduce the negative impact on biodiversity of their supply or value chains. Nature-Oriented Company Premises: for companies that design and manage their sites in a way that supports biodiversity and creates habitats for species. In each category, one large company and one small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) will be recognised. Additionally, the Public Choice Award will be granted based on an open vote. Winners will receive public recognition, professional media visibility, communication support, and a complimentary one-year membership of the Biodiversity in Good Company Initiative. Apply for the prize by sending in your application by 28 February 2026. Further details and the application form are available here. The award is part of the UBi project (Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt – Business and Biodiversity), which is funded by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) under the German Federal Programme on Biological Diversity, using resources from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN). UBi is implemented by a consortium of five organisations: the Biodiversity in Good Company Initiative, the Bodensee Foundation, the DIHK Service GmbH, the Global Nature Fund and the CSCP. The Biodiversity Award for Business supports the German National Biodiversity Strategy 2030. It encourages the sharing of ideas, showcases successful strategies and drives the integration of biodiversity into standard business practices. Follow this website to find out more about the previous competition from 2023. For further questions, please contact Katrin Hüttepohl. Photo: Walter Weinbrenner, NABU Naturgucker