Farming and biodiversity

19 January 2023 10:42

Biodiversity in the Netherlands is declining. Despite all the efforts of NGOs, researchers and land users, plant and animal species are still becoming extinct. Recovery is not going to happen by itself. Therefore it is important that we as a society join forces to stop the loss of biodiversity. Rabobank, together with farmers’ organizations, food supply chain partners, land users, consumers, researchers, nature and environmental organizations and (local) governments, is committed to reverse biodiversity loss in the Netherlands and ultimately work toward its recovery. We encourage effective use of natural resources and actively work with customers and partners to conserve and restore biodiversity.

Cows in a field

Watch the short explainer about biodiversity

Rabobank's approach

    Our sustainability policy is leading for ourselves and our clients. We work together with partners to preserve and restore biodiversity.
      Biodiversity monitor for dairy together with WWF and FrieslandCampina Biodiversity monitor for arable farming with WWF, and Dutch Branch organization for arable farmers. Participant of the Dutch Deltaplan for Biodiversity
    We stimulate our clients with means and financial initiatives
      We include performance for biodiversity in our conditions and assessments, for example in the sustainability matrix for relevant sectors The Biodiversity Loan (Pilot in Netherlands)

Restoring biodiversity by rewarding farmers

We’ve developed the Biodiversity Monitor for dairy farmers together with WWF and FrieslandCampina. These farmers are rewarded for their efforts to restore via Rabobank’ s Planet Impact Loan. Watch the video to learn more.

Soil explainer

A healthy soil and biodiversity go hand in hand because a biodiverse soil of agricultural lands increases productivity and lowers the risk of diseases. View the explainer: