In this episode of the Raising Expert podcast, host Finlay speaks with Dougal Fleming, an environmental consultant at Middlesex University. Dougal shares his journey from outdoor adventure to environmental consultancy, emphasizing the importance of cultural insights gained through travel. The conversation delves into the concept of 'nature positive' businesses, which aim to create more nature than they consume, and discusses examples of innovative companies that embody this philosophy. Dougal highlights the need for businesses to regenerate natural systems and the challenges they face in doing so. In this conversation, Dougal Fleming discusses the importance of remanufacturing and the hidden costs of consumer products on nature. He emphasizes the need for businesses to adopt nature-positive practices and the role of investors in supporting these initiatives. The discussion also covers the complexities of biodiversity credits, the significance of carbon accounting, and the necessity of investing in ecosystem services. Dougal highlights the importance of community building through business and the potential for innovation with nature to create sustainable solutions for future generations.