"Thriving biodiversity is intrinsically linked to the long-term viability of our industry, and society more broadly. Integrating a dedicated biodiversity strategy—which is now part of our wider sustainability strategy—into Kering's day-to-day operations is pivotal for our contribution to bending the curve on biodiversity loss over the next years," Marie-Claire Daveu, chief sustainability officer at Kering, which owns brands such as Balenciaga, Gucci and Saint Laurent, said at the time. "Business has a serious role to play in shifting towards a 'nature-positive' economy and…it is important that Kering's strategy aligns with the scientific community so that we are already on the right path and taking the actions that are urgently needed."