Nature Positive Role of the Technology Sector 2025

–Companies can invest in co-development with suppliers, research institutions and startups to pioneer breakthroughs in sustainable materials. Embedding nature into early-stage R&D will ensure a next generation of products that is better both for the industry and for nature. Example: Semiconductor firm Micron has partnered with Merck KGaA to develop lower-GWP gases for use in semiconductor manufacturing.120 6.6 Set supply chain commitments –Set commitments related to building a responsible supply chain across nature- loss drivers (e.g. water, land, pollution and waste, GHG emissions) and ensuring broader regulatory guidance is followed throughout the value chain. –This practice must permeate across companies, otherwise efforts across the value chain may break down. By setting clear expectations for suppliers and engaging them on mitigating nature impacts, companies reinforce responsible practices, ensure progress is tracked and can highlight success stories. Example: Acer calls on suppliers and partners to assess the biodiversity-related risks of their operating sites and to adopt necessary measures to minimize negative impacts.121 Tech companies with co-located data centres may have less direct influence on data centre building construction or operations, but they can still drive the industry forward meaningfully by prioritizing co- location partners that adopt leading practices in the transition to nature positive. ACTION 7 Engage externally and support policy-making Embedding nature into early- stage R&D will ensure a next generation of products that is better both for the industry and for nature. Priority actions for external engagement and policy-making Action Leadership Feasibility Mitigation hierarchy Sub-sector 7.1Proactively engage in policy development to help shape balanced, science-based policies around areas concerning nature impacts and dependencies that are feasible for implementation.Leading High Avoid/reduce 7.2Report using science-based frameworks (e.g. TNFD) across key nature-loss drivers (e.g. water use, GHG emissions, soil and water pollution) and consider setting external commitments (e.g. SBTN).Foundational High Avoid/reduce 7.3Collaborate with regulators to track and publish nature impact metrics to develop reliable sector data and benchmarks. Aspirational High Avoid/reduce Semiconductors Data centres Hardware Nature Positive: Role of the Technology Sector 42