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The NYC Climate Week has been very insightful and energizing, with several key takeaways: 1️⃣ Despite all the obstacles and implementation difficulties, climate change mitigation efforts ARE at work, at different levels (within and beyond value chains, at global companies level with impacts in the Global South) thanks to commitments AND actions from corporates, NGOs, public and private investors. 2️⃣ There has been a strong emphasis on Nature-based solutions beyond and within value chain, such as: - Protection and restoration of natural ecosystems that represent 30% of climate mitigation potential by 2030, alongside strong co benefits for biodiversity and local livelihoods. Thanks to McKinsey & Company / Jason Eis, the World Economic Forum / Akanksha Khatri in particular for advocating for innovative finance to scale biodiversity through a dedicated event where I have been honored to contribute Thanks also to Sustainable Markets Initiative for convening a dedicated workshop on the scaling up of voluntary carbon markets where I could share our vision on scaling VCMs, which is that carbon credits can be used both as part of a decarbonization trajectory but also in a contribution approach - Regenerative agriculture: OP2B continues to lead efforts in promoting #RegenerativeAgriculture as a key solution to climate and biodiversity challenges. In this respect, I have been happy to sign this recent Op-Ed advocating for #regenerativeagriculture to become the norm. This Op-Ed highlights the need to invest in farmers and scale regenerative practices to restore ecosystems, enhance food security, contribute to global net-zero goals and build resilient communities. Beyond fighting climate change, it's about creating a sustainable, resilient future for all. https://lnkd.in/e6gDxbKp 3️⃣ Blended finance is a powerful mechanism that needs to be unleashed through at least 3 key levers: a) Value correctly its risk mitigation properties (notably by rating the blended finance vehicles ) b) Scale the model, through the use of common frameworks at all levels of investments c) Leverage collaborative platforms => Thanks to Investor Leadership Network and to Sustainable Markets Initiative for releasing their report on blended finance best practices (https://lnkd.in/e4YXDbwB) , and to Columbia University and Caroline Flammer for hosting very insightful conferences on this topic where I have been happy to share my views. Thanks also to Convergence Blended Finance and to Natixis Investment Managers / Laura Kaliszewski for convening an insightful discussion on gender lens investing in blended finance, where I have also been proud to contribute. Gautier Quéru Thomas Giroux Manuel Coeslier Mirova Philippe Zaouati

At #Danone, we firmly believe in the benefits of #RegenerativeAgriculture for our future!   The Reuters article highlights how these farming practices can restore soils, increase #biodiversity, and capture carbon. By supporting farmers in adopting these methods, we can meet the challenges of feeding the planet with both nature and people thrive.   This response from our CEO, Antoine de Saint-Affrique, and Peter Bakker, President of the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and OP2B members, underscores our commitment to supporting our full ecosystem of farmers who are transforming their methods for a lasting positive impact.   Together, let’s make regenerative agriculture a global reality🌿   To read the full article, check the comment below 👇

🌍 Happy World Habitat Day! Here’s a fun fact for you: did you know that about half of Earth’s terrestrial habitats directly depend on healthy agriculture? That’s right—farmland isn’t just for food production, it’s also home to millions of species and critical ecosystems! Through regenerative agriculture, farmers are going beyond food production to restore habitats that support biodiversity and protect wildlife. 🌾🦋 Here’s how they do it: - Creating Pollinator-Friendly Spaces: By planting wildflowers and using crop diversity, farmers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. 🐝🌼 - Rewilding with Cover Crops: These crops improve soil health while providing shelter and food for insects, birds, and small animals. 🐦🌱 - Nurturing Wetlands and Forests: By managing water responsibly and allowing nature to reclaim spaces, farmers help restore natural habitats. 💧🌳 By collectively investing in regenerative agriculture today, we have a unique opportunity to contribute to restoration of habitats and improve the abitlity of farmers to act as stewards of nature. We call upon financial actors, businesses and policymakers to unite in supporting farmers to transition to regenerative agricultural practices.

ICYMI last week the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development OP2B (One Planet Business for Biodiversity) coalition, which includes PepsiCo, published a good read in Reuters calling for #regenerative_agriculture to play a pivotal role in transforming agricultural value chains and contributing to emission reduction. If you aren’t yet aware what a powerful impact regenerative agriculture can have, take a read below at the link in the comments.

Regenerative agriculture demands a shift from traditional agricultural practices, embracing a holistic view that avoids trade-offs. We must emphasize all outcomes, ensuring that progress in one area—such as soil health—strengthens others, like biodiversity and farmer income. Corporate leaders, ESG professionals, and supply chain leads are increasingly recognizing that regenerative agriculture isn’t just about sustainability—it’s about transforming our food systems for long-term resilience. OP2B members are leading the way, addressing key outcomes in carbon, soil health, biodiversity, and social impact. They have have $3.6 billion invested, 300,000+ farmers engaged, and 3.9 million hectares of land impacted. By 2030, our members aim to expand these practices across 12.5 million hectares—roughly the size of England. For businesses, this isn’t just good for the planet—it’s good for the bottom line. By fully embracing all regenerative outcomes, companies can future-proof their supply chains, meet ESG targets, and drive long-term growth. Would you like to know more about the transformative action OP2B members are taking: read our 5 year report. This report highlights the impact of 19 leading companies, with key milestones, innovative case studies, and a clear path toward a more sustainable future. Explore the full progress report here: https://lnkd.in/eGwF8F7D Arla Foods, Diageo, Danone, FrieslandCampina, L’OCCITANE Group, IKEA, Inditex, GROUPE INVIVO, Kering, L'Oréal, LVMH, McCain Foods, Mondelēz International, Nestlé, Pernod Ricard, PepsiCo, Symrise AG, Unilever, Yara International

🌍 Last week, OP2B celebrated five years of collective action towards a sustainable future. Together with members, they have championed regenerative systems, making significant strides in transforming agriculture and building resilience in supply chains. 🎥 To mark this milestone, this video highlights some of their shared accomplishments, alongside inspiring messages from across the coalition. Leaders from member companies L’OCCITANE Group, Danone, McCain Foods, Nestlé and OP2B envision the future of #RegenerativeAgriculture. They discuss how regenerative farming can combat #ClimateChange, restore #biodiversity and uplift farming communities. ➡️ Discover how scaling sustainable solutions today will build resilient agriculture and food systems for tomorrow, by watching the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dajNfpp3 Casper Zulim de Swarte, Anna Takacs

When you think of Vietnam, coffee is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that Vietnam is the world’s second-largest coffee producer? ☕️ Thanks to innovative support from Nestlé, Vietnamese coffee farmers are now leading the way in the transition to regenerative agriculture. In an insightful interview with Pascal Chapot, Global Head of Sustainable Agriculture Development at Nestlé. Nestlé is helping farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, boost biodiversity, and increase yields – all while raising incomes for farming communities. As Chapot says, “If farmers do not benefit, nothing will happen.”  This holistic approach is creating a more resilient, sustainable coffee supply chain, preparing farmers for the challenges of climate change. Key takeaways: ✅ Increased farmer income alongside higher yields ✅ Regeneration of soil and enhancement of biodiversity ✅ A more sustainable and climate-resilient coffee sector 📖 Dive into the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/efRK7XbC This impact story is part of a series featuring companies that are members of OP2B, an initiative of WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Through these stories, we aim to showcase our members’ commitment to driving the transition to regenerative agricultural practices, the impact on farmers and the role OP2B plays in supporting this transformation.  

I left #ClimateweekNYC with renewed #hope and #optimism. Not because of tangible evidence of progress on #FoodSystems transformation, as a reminder a major milestone was achieved at COP28 UAE with the COP28 Declaration on Food and Agriculture. But because of the exceptional leaders working collectively to accelerate change. And most importantly because the community has grown! While 5 years ago, a dozen of forward looking businesses launched OP2B at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in 2019, today in 2024 you can grasp it has become a movement composed of farmers organizations, civil society, scientists, philanthropists, investors, businesses and governments. The events that marked me were an extraordinary food experience that showed us the potential of transformation with Chef Dan Barber (specific post coming for this), at #RegenHouse bringing the wole community together at events like StoneSoup, Scaling-up Regen Ag, Collective Leadership in Regenerative Agriculture, Action Agenda on Regenerative Landscapes and Circular Food Design. Now what? 📣 It’s time for radical collaboration and coordinated action! 📣 It's time to unite behind a shared understanding on Agriculture & Food Systems transformation. 📣 It's time to put Farmers First and share the costs and risks of the transition equitably across the value chain. 📣 It's time to move from pilots to landscapes transitions. 📣 It's time to move from company frameworks to shared impact monitoring at landscape-level. 📣 It's time to accelerate the scale-up of #regenerativeagriculture   Thank you for your exceptional leadership, I take home some lessons learned, advices, insights and inspiration. Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir CMG Nigel Topping, CMG Claudia Martinez Sam Kass Dan Barber Richard Zaltzman Willem Ferwerda Saswati Bora Reniera O'Donnell Ethan Soloviev Dorothy Shaver Facundo Etchebehere Henri Bruxelles Adrien Geiger Hanne Sondergaard Mary Jane Melendez Rob Cameron Noémie Bauer Maria Pia De Caro Morgan Gillespy Sara Farley Federico Bellone Lauren Baker Shalini Unnikrishnan Diane Holdorf Danielle Nierenberg

Businesses play a key role in supporting the scale-up of regenerative agriculture in the fashion industry. By sourcing cotton, wool and leather from regenerative sources the fashion industry can restore ecosystems by improving soil health and biodiversity, optimizing water resources, increasing resilience of farms to extreme weather events and supporting farming communities. OP2B is very proud to work with of the Global Fashion Agenda on scaling up regenerative agriculture to landscape level and working on transparent value chains and aligning on a global standard for metrics in regenerative agriculture.

🌱 A shared vision for regenerative agriculture 🌎 Regenerative agriculture produces agricultural products while generating net-positive impacts on #soilhealth, #biodiversity, #climate, #waterresources and #farminglivelihoods at both the farm and landscape levels. 📊 To truly scale the transition to regenerative agriculture, we need alignment on outcomes and clear, science-informed metrics that support deeper regeneration and drive lasting impact. The world is increasingly holding businesses accountable for their progress and impacts on climate, nature and equitable livelihoods. 👉 Where can sustainability & procurement professionals go to find the tools and guidance to make this happen? Check our new platform out: https://lnkd.in/dsmUQCp4 This platform, launched during New York Climate week, currently offers resources on accountability and metrics gathered from over 80 companies and agri-food ecosystem actors additional information and tools will be added in the coming months. 🤝 WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and OP2B convened an unprecedented group to drive business alignment, where 52 businesses and 33 partner organizations are collectively converging frameworks across sectors to accelerate progress in measuring and reporting #regenerativeagriculture outcomes.