The Value of Natural Capital | Sian Leake | TEDxUniversityofManchester

Protecting nature has not typically been associated with accounting but with a climate crisis, the world is waking up to the realisation that this issue is collective and action must be taken across each and every sector. Multinational businesses dwarf some entire economies, creating enormous impact on our world. Natural capital accounting offers a new mechanism to help businesses recognise their dependencies on nature so they can take action to protect it. This new form of accounting uses the traditional format of financial statements to make it easier for businesses to make natural capital as important as financial capital.  

Video produced by: Aidan Rhode and Fuse TV Manchester Sian Leake is an MBA Candidate at Alliance Manchester Business School. She has previously worked as a sustainability consultant, advising private and public sector clients on their environmental impact. She has also led the production of a national decarbonisation strategy for Government to support their £30m investment in electric vehicle charging. Sian is the Junior President Elect for the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management and serves on the Trustee Board. She is passionate about working in sustainability and developing pragmatic solutions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx