Meet the pollinators
In this guide we will provide an overview of why pollinators matter, what role they play in our ecosystems and our economies, why they need our help, and what you can do to protect them.
AXA XL’s Backyard Biodiversity toolkit
Our sustainability strategy emphasizes the importance of valuing nature, and we believe everyone has an important part to play.
That’s why we collaborated with Pollinator Partnership to create a Backyard Biodiversity toolkit for our colleagues across 24 countries to educate about pollinators, the issues they are facing, and how you can make a difference for pollinators, people, and the planet.
Pollinators are hugely important in maintaining biodiversity and economic stability. They provide pollination services to roughly 1,200 crops worldwide, about 75% of the top global food crops. That means that about 1 out of every 3 bites of food you eat is there because of pollinators. The fruits, vegetables, nuts, oils, fibers, and other raw materials that rely on pollinators add 217 billion dollars to the global economy annually.
We are proud to make AXA XL’s Backyard Biodiversity toolkit available to the public, including the following documents:
- Meet the pollinators
- Growing plants for pollinators
- Guide to bee hotels
- Region specific guides for identifying pollinators ( Central, East and West US regions currently available below)
Growing plants for pollinators
Native plants can be grown to help restore pollinator populations by creating patches of wildflowers, enhancing ornamental gardens, protecting your vegetable gardens with beneficial insects, and more!
Guide to bee hotels
We can help preserve pollinator numbers by providing more nesting spaces. Bee hotels can provide extra housing for above ground, tunnel nesting wild bees, if there isn’t enough natural nesting.
75%
Percentage of the top global food crops reliant on pollinators.
$217
billion
Amount added to the global economy annually by raw materials that rely on pollinators.
20,000
Number of species of bees, one of the most common and important pollinators, found around the world.
Read more on our 2023-26 strategy:
Valuing Nature
How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us.
We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
Addressing Climate Change
The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant.
We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
Integrating ESG
All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future.
We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
Hearts in Action
At AXA XL, we are committed to supporting the local communities in which we live and work.
Find out more about our Hearts in Action programs including how to apply for a nonprofit grant.
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