The Power of Nature for Employee Wellbeing

This guide, originally published in 2021, translates findings from research within the Urban Innovative Action-funded project IGNITION. Business in the Community (BITC) was a partner on the IGNITION project, which aimed to find innovative funding mechanisms for nature-based solutions to address the climate emergency. As well as supporting businesses to address the climate emergency, the power of nature can also be harnessed as a core strand of an integrated approach to employee wellbeing. This guide outlines some of the benefits to be gained from this approach and explores possible interventions. 

As well as supporting businesses to address the climate emergency, the power of nature can be harnessed to enhance employee wellbeing. Drawing on insights from the IGNITION project, this guide examines the link between nature, mental health, and organisational resilience and outlines the business benefits of creating nature-positive workplaces.  

The guide includes practical actions organisations can take to help employees connect with nature, create greener work environments and encourage outdoor activity. It also features case studies from Deloitte and the Eden Project, demonstrating these approaches in practice, alongside further research and resources.  

Further resources

Further resources to futureproof your business can be found on the Futureproofing Business Resource Hub (coming summer 2026).  

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