Regen Fund

Nature Shareholder

Reinventing business ownership models to give nature its rightful place and enhance the value of natural capital

Ownership by the livings

What if Nature could become shareholder?

Today, there is no legal structure that allows public interest and living organisms to be placed at the heart of a company's strategy in a sustainable manner.

Existing models, from mission-driven companies to steward ownership, do not yet offer a fully satisfactory solution for representing and protecting the interests of natural capital.

Today, there is no legal structure that allows public interest and living organisms to be placed at the heart of a company's strategy in a sustainable manner.

Existing models, from mission-driven companies to steward ownership, do not yet offer a fully satisfactory solution for representing and protecting the interests of natural capital.

Recognise Natural Capital

At Vivøices, we develop pioneering solutions to give nature a real place in corporate governance and capital.

We are currently the most advanced public interest organisation working on this issue, and we are working to create a new archetype: Nature Shareholding.

This approach gives nature a place carved in stone — that of a shareholder that no one can dismiss; establishes strategic and sovereign power for the long term; and recognises and rewards the value of natural capital and ‘contributions in kind’ through ecological dividends.

Recognise Natural Capital

At Vivøices, we develop pioneering solutions to give nature a real place in corporate governance and capital.

We are currently the most advanced public interest organisation working on this issue, and we are working to create a new archetype: Nature Shareholding.

Recognise Natural Capital

At Vivøices, we develop pioneering solutions to give nature a real place in corporate governance and capital.

We are currently the most advanced public interest organisation working on this issue, and we are working to create a new archetype: Nature Shareholding.

In the euro area, approximately 72 per cent of companies (corresponding to around three million individual companies) are highly dependent on at least one ecosystem service.

European Central Bank

In the euro area, approximately 72 per cent of companies (corresponding to around three million individual companies) are highly dependent on at least one ecosystem service.

European Central Bank

In the euro area, approximately 72 per cent of companies (corresponding to around three million individual companies) are highly dependent on at least one ecosystem service.

European Central Bank

Benefits of nature shareholder

Integrating Nature Shareholding means bringing about a genuine paradigm shift by transforming environmental responsibility into a structural force, on a par with economic and social interests.

By embracing this dynamic, companies gain in attractiveness, credibility and systemic resilience.

Sanctuarising the mission
Safeguard the mission and part of the capital in the hands of a dedicated endowment fund, protected from unwanted buyouts.
Long-term commitment
Place a long-term commitment to the environment at the heart of governance with a genuine environmental dividend.

Onboard an expert
Ensure the presence of a Nature trustee, trained to represent the long-term interests of living organisms.
Implement your strategy
Benefit from the scientific and strategic support of Vivøices, which assists the Nature Administrator in carrying out their mandate.

Benefits of nature shareholder

Integrating Nature Shareholding means bringing about a genuine paradigm shift by transforming environmental responsibility into a structural force, on a par with economic and social interests.

By embracing this dynamic, companies gain in attractiveness, credibility and systemic resilience.

Sanctuarising the mission
Safeguard the mission and part of the capital in the hands of a dedicated endowment fund, protected from unwanted buyouts.
Long-term commitment
Place a long-term commitment to the environment at the heart of governance with a genuine environmental dividend.

Onboard an expert
Ensure the presence of a Nature trustee, trained to represent the long-term interests of living organisms.
Implement your strategy
Benefit from the scientific and strategic support of Vivøices, which assists the Nature Administrator in carrying out their mandate.

Benefits of nature shareholder

Integrating Nature Shareholding means bringing about a genuine paradigm shift by transforming environmental responsibility into a structural force, on a par with economic and social interests.

By embracing this dynamic, companies gain in attractiveness, credibility and systemic resilience.

Sanctuarising the mission
Safeguard the mission and part of the capital in the hands of a dedicated endowment fund, protected from unwanted buyouts.
Long-term commitment
Place a long-term commitment to the environment at the heart of governance with a genuine environmental dividend.

Onboard an expert
Ensure the presence of a Nature trustee, trained to represent the long-term interests of living organisms.
Implement your strategy
Benefit from the scientific and strategic support of Vivøices, which assists the Nature Administrator in carrying out their mandate.

Implementation

Setting up Nature share ownership is a gradual process, carried out in close partnership with the Vivøices teams.

Transfer of shares to Vivøices
A symbolic or strategic portion of the capital is transferred to Vivøices, in accordance with the company's legal and tax framework. This step marks the beginning of the recognition of nature as a stakeholder in its own right.
Possible creation of a Green Share
Inspired by the golden share model, this specific share carries special rights linked to the company's purpose, environmental commitments and environmental strategy. It acts as a guarantee of the mission, protecting the founding commitments against any future challenges.
Identification and training of a Nature Administrator
With Vivøices' support, the company selects or trains an independent figure capable of representing the interests of living beings in its strategic decisions. This person acts as a guardian of natural capital, with a clear and transparent mandate.
Earmarking of green dividends
Dividends from shares held by Vivøices can be reinvested, in consultation with the company, in environmental, social or regenerative projects. This mechanism guarantees a tangible return to the ecosystems on which economic activity depends. Each step is tailored to the structure, maturity and ambitions of the company, whether it is a committed SME or an international group wishing to consolidate its ecological footprint in a credible and sustainable manner.

Implementation

Setting up Nature share ownership is a gradual process, carried out in close partnership with the Vivøices teams.

Transfer of shares to Vivøices
A symbolic or strategic portion of the capital is transferred to Vivøices, in accordance with the company's legal and tax framework. This step marks the beginning of the recognition of nature as a stakeholder in its own right.
Possible creation of a Green Share
Inspired by the golden share model, this specific share carries special rights linked to the company's purpose, environmental commitments and environmental strategy. It acts as a guarantee of the mission, protecting the founding commitments against any future challenges.
Identification and training of a Nature Administrator
With Vivøices' support, the company selects or trains an independent figure capable of representing the interests of living beings in its strategic decisions. This person acts as a guardian of natural capital, with a clear and transparent mandate.
Earmarking of green dividends
Dividends from shares held by Vivøices can be reinvested, in consultation with the company, in environmental, social or regenerative projects. This mechanism guarantees a tangible return to the ecosystems on which economic activity depends. Each step is tailored to the structure, maturity and ambitions of the company, whether it is a committed SME or an international group wishing to consolidate its ecological footprint in a credible and sustainable manner.

Implementation

Setting up Nature share ownership is a gradual process, carried out in close partnership with the Vivøices teams.

Transfer of shares to Vivøices
A symbolic or strategic portion of the capital is transferred to Vivøices, in accordance with the company's legal and tax framework. This step marks the beginning of the recognition of nature as a stakeholder in its own right.
Possible creation of a Green Share
Inspired by the golden share model, this specific share carries special rights linked to the company's purpose, environmental commitments and environmental strategy. It acts as a guarantee of the mission, protecting the founding commitments against any future challenges.
Identification and training of a Nature Administrator
With Vivøices' support, the company selects or trains an independent figure capable of representing the interests of living beings in its strategic decisions. This person acts as a guardian of natural capital, with a clear and transparent mandate.
Earmarking of green dividends
Dividends from shares held by Vivøices can be reinvested, in consultation with the company, in environmental, social or regenerative projects. This mechanism guarantees a tangible return to the ecosystems on which economic activity depends. Each step is tailored to the structure, maturity and ambitions of the company, whether it is a committed SME or an international group wishing to consolidate its ecological footprint in a credible and sustainable manner.

The Green Share

Inspired by the golden share, the green share is one or more shares with special rights.

These rights may relate to changes in capital, changes in status or the appointment of directors; but above all, in the case of the green share, the raison d'être, environmental commitments, strategy and environmental reporting.

Inspired by the golden share, the green share is one or more shares with special rights.

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The pioneers

Nature-based shareholding is a first step towards reconciling business and nature in the long term. Pioneering companies have understood this and have already embarked on this movement towards nature-based governance.

We support some of these companies and aim to bring them together to develop our alliance of practitioners.