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As the #food industry leans into #carbonaccounting to satisfy #regulatory and #consumer demand, we begin to look at what’s next on the horizon for future-proof #sustainability leadership. Join us on September 10th at 10 am EST as we hear from leading food companies Paulig Group and Ingredion Incorporated on how they’ve been working to automate #product footprint calculation for #carbon, #nature and #humanrights and to harmonize corporate and product-level sustainability reporting. The webinar will answer questions like: ▶ What is the status of carbon accounting in the food industry? ▶ What challenges need to be addressed for real #decarbonization? ▶ What are the different types of product and corporate footprinting? ▶ What is the return on investment of product footprinting beyond #carbon? ▶ What practical steps can food companies take to tackle product footprinting at-scale? ▶ How are #CPGs and Food Solution Providers rising to this challenge? Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e5eTAuGt Karin Jonsson Brian Nash João Brites

As the food industry leans into carbon accounting to satisfy regulatory and consumer demand, we begin to look at what’s next on the horizon for future-proof sustainability leadership. Join HowGood's own João Brites, along with the folks from Paulig Group and Ingredion Incorporated, on September 10th as they discuss how they’ve been working to automate product footprint calculations for Carbon, Nature, and Human Rights. The webinar will answer questions like: ➡ What is the status of carbon accounting in the food industry? ➡ What challenges need to be addressed for real decarbonization? ➡ What is the return on investment of product footprinting beyond carbon? ➡ What practical steps can food companies take to tackle product footprinting at-scale? ➡ How are Food Solution Providers (Suppliers, CPGs, FoodService Companies, and Retailers) rising to this challenge? Follow the link below to register!

Sustainability Meets Circular Economy! Access the webinar with Professor Khaled Soufani and Dr Samsurin Welch, key contributors to the Sustainability and Circular Economy Executive Programme, Executive Education at Cambridge Judge Business School Discover how circular models and innovative technologies can help organizations align sustainability with strategic advantage. Learn more about the programme and explore how it equips leaders to tackle real-world challenges in introducing circular business models, value chain, resource optimization, and sustainable growth. For more information: https://lnkd.in/eeu9RHHf #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Leadership #ExecutiveEducation

Don’t miss out on part two of our ESG webinar series. We had a fantastic turnout last week! Together with DitchCarbon, we explored emission legislation impacting our industry and how food manufacturers can prepare. The key takeaway? Start integrating sustainability into your business decisions now! A live poll revealed that 67% of brands are just beginning to comply with climate legislation. Part Two: Enhancing Compliance with Net Zero Product Design Join Carl Olivier from Sustained, a leader in environmental impact insights and reduction solutions, as he addresses the urgent challenges of the global food system amidst a climate and biodiversity crisis. Learn how food companies can boost environmental accountability throughout their product lifecycles. What to Expect: ♻ Strategic Approaches: Mitigate environmental impacts by integrating environmental costs into food design and formulation. ♻Operational Integration: Embed environmental insights into your workflows for robust sustainability practices. ♻Impact Scores: Discover the TraceGains & Sustained collaboration and how impact scores for marketplace ingredients drive transparency and innovation in procurement decisions.   Sign up now and stay ahead in sustainable practices: https://lnkd.in/eBprn6Gc

The future is bright - just like these Emerging Leaders.☀️ While 2024 was full of setbacks for corporate sustainability, there was encouraging news as well: U.S. and international companies continued to make progress on reducing carbon emissions from their operations, protecting nature and biodiversity and working with suppliers to make their products greener from raw materials to end of life. In early January our editorial team will go deeper on major upcoming policy developments, next-generation materials poised to transform the clothing industry, the emergence of biodiversity credits and more. Stay tuned and if you haven't yet, subscribe to Trellis Briefing, our concise morning newsletter keeping you up to speed on sustainability trends, case studies, and expert action steps in 2025: https://buff.ly/3VOcNs4

One of the students that I mentor who is studying environmental science texted me after the outcome of the election "I feel like we have given up on solving the climate crisis." I believe they will pick themselves up and continue to find their way to work that is meaningful for them, just like these inspiring Emerging Leaders including Fabiana Otero. 🌍 These leaders are working on a range of areas including #circularity, #foodsystems, #cleanwater, #cleanair, and #environmentaljustice But it's understandably a very challenging time and important to be reminded that the future is bright and we have each other. #emergingleaders #youth #climatesolutions #mentor #mentoring #environmentalscience #circularity

🌍 Webinar Replay: What is Sustainability and Circular Economy? In this webinar, Professor Khaled Soufani and Dr Samsurin Welch explore how organisations can embed a culture of sustainability and circular economy principles into their core operations. The circular economy model is a powerful enabler of sustainability, shaping strategies and driving impactful outcomes. Understanding its mechanisms and practical applications is essential for businesses, policymakers, and innovators looking to achieve their sustainability vision. This session is invaluable for business leaders, policymakers, academics, and sustainability pioneers seeking actionable insights to advance their organisations and industries toward a sustainable future. Download the brochure to learn more https://lnkd.in/eS6NJ6bj Watch the recording https://lnkd.in/eeH_t5E5

We got some great resource recommendations at the BRC Leaders Summer School last week! We found this one particularly interesting... This report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation dives into the current state and future of circular economy reporting. This is a great read for anyone involved in sustainability, corporate strategy, or environmental impact. Report highlights key trends, challenges, and best practices for measuring and communicating circular economy progress. To drive systemic change, standardisation, transparency, and collaboration are needed. 🔍 Here's what you need to know: Standardisation is Crucial: Establishing common metrics and frameworks is essential for consistency and comparability in circular economy reporting. Collaboration is Key: Businesses, governments, and NGOs must work together to create a unified approach to circular economy goals. Transparency Matters: Clear, accessible reporting helps build trust and accountability with stakeholders and consumers. It's a great resource for those looking to advance their sustainability initiatives. No matter if you're a big company, a startup, or a sustainability-focused organization, there's something here for you. 🔗 Dive into the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gvtTiRfT --------- Hello! 👋 We are BRC Learning and our mission is to 'develop exceptional leaders for the retail industry'. Check out our upcoming Masterclass on October 1st & 2nd: Developing your Sustainability Strategy if this article interests you. In partnership with Position Green, this masterclass is designed for those who have influence over the strategy and want to learn more. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ESG #Innovation #EllenMacArthurFoundation #CorporateResponsibility

🌟 Alumni Spotlight: Kathryn Decker, Co-Founder of Softly Solutions 🌟 Kathryn is making waves in sustainability with tools like ChatESG, an AI trained on sustainability regulations, and the Green Claim Navigator, helping users save hours on compliance research. 🚀 Aligned with UNSDG Goals 12 & 17, Softly Solutions also secured new funding to expand its impact. Way to lead the charge for a greener future! 🌍

Dear sustainability leaders impacting their business's supply chains... why not convene at Europe's only summit dedicated to driving transparency, traceability, and sustainability across a business's entire value chain? Corporate leaders free tickets for Sustainable Supply Chain Summit Europe (Brussels, 10th October) - https://lnkd.in/eXdWUN5H We cannot appropriately tackle climate challenges without accurate insights into best practices, the short and long-term impacts of developments, and truly understanding what solutions, technologies, and stakeholders can support us in that journey. See you there, Maria 🌎