Investing in Mangroves 2025

2.4 Tools for corporate engagement Once a company has worked through the Systems Map to select its preferred entry point and route, it will require a toolbox for corporate engagement to take on the journey (see Table 2). Core business operationsExplore existing and potential points of interaction with mangroves within core business operations, especially those operations with impacts and dependencies on nature (as per corporate nature strategy) and shift those interactions to become mangrove-positive. Financial support seeking financial returnPurchase high-quality carbon credits from or invest return-seeking financial capital directly into mangrove-positive projects or financial vehicles that support the development of such projects. Corporations should ensure credits are verified or engage a third-party verifier to avoid greenwashing. Financial support seeking impact return (including corporate social responsibility)Provide concessionary financial capital or grants directly to mangrove-positive projects, financial vehicles or broad enablers that support the development of such projects. In-kind supportExplore which capacities and capabilities companies have in-house that are relevant for the development of mangrove-positive projects and provide supporting services to such projects and initiatives accordingly. Societal influenceLeverage corporate influence to advocate for government mangrove-positive policies and promote the importance of mangrove-positive business models, themes and knowledge to support a broader uptake with other corporations of mangrove-positive efforts. Peer-to-peer actionChampion mangrove-positive efforts and share learnings with peers. Corporations can combine efforts with their peers to share responsibility for conservation efforts and establish demand signals for mangrove-positive products from relevant supply chains. The 1t.org Corporate Alliance operates as a community for peer-to-peer exchange to support action. Employee activitiesSupport employee-led initiatives that connect with mangrove-positive action.Toolbox for corporate engagement TABLE 2 Investing in Mangroves: The Corporate Playbook 28