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🤫 We've been keeping a secret... For months, you've told us that the most valuable part of our events is connecting with fellow sustainability leaders. So we've created something special: Think LinkedIn meets Reddit, but solely focused on meaningful sustainability discussions. We're thrilled to announce the launch of our dedicated online community—exclusively for in-house sustainability practitioners in the FMCG value chain! What makes this space different? ✅ Carefully vetted, sales-pitch-free environment ✅ Direct connection with fellow sustainability professionals ✅ Topic-specific discussions on emissions, regulations, innovation and much more ✅ Exclusive resources and member events ✅ 100% free access Launch date: 11 March 2025 Join the waiting list here: https://lnkd.in/eKpTEhQK

It’s a wrap! 🎉 Last week in Chicago, our State of Sustainability Food & Bev Summit brought together 40+ sustainability professionals from the Food & Beverage industry. The energy was electric! Here are the key highlights of the day: 💡 The Evolution of PCFs Brilliant insights from Erin Augustine (Oatly), Katelyn Boisvert (Amcor), and Alex Winters (Ardagh Group) on how PCFs are transforming value chain communication. Jamie Dujardin (Altruistiq) showcased our grant-funded work with Unilever, PACT (Partnership for Carbon Transparency), and Digital Catapult on PCF data structures—particularly relevant for optimising company-supplier engagement. 🔗 Successful Supply Chain Engagement Catherine Rueppel (The Coca-Cola Company) and Autumn Fox (Mars) shared their expertise as thought leaders implementing data-driven supplier programmes at scale. (Spoiler alert: mass supplier surveys are out!) 🌽 Farmers at the Centre of Transformation Adam Henkel, a seventh-generation Illinois farmer, provided candid perspectives on the business value of sustainability transition. Marc Rakoczy (Suntory Global Spirits) and Greg Goodwin (IL Corn) demonstrated their inspiring collaboration on sustainable corn production. 💧 Water Stewardship David Spitzley (Starbucks) shared expertise on water strategy, measurement, and data—an area requiring further innovation and standardisation. 📦 Packaging Innovation Mackenzie H. Crigger, Ph.D. (International Paper) and Bethany Jones closed our sessions with practical frameworks for packaging collaboration, from supplier innovation pitches to brand-led strategies. A massive thank you to all our speakers and attendees whose contributions made this summit truly special. We're already planning our EU edition later this year—watch this space!

We're wrapping up #BCorpMonth with a special edition of State of Sustainability that takes you behind the scenes of Huel's certification story. Today, Emma Detain, Sustainability Manager at Huel, shares her insider tips for successfully navigating the B Corp journey. Enjoy the read! 📩

How to Master EUDR 👨🏼🎓 In this week’s episode Saif Hameed and Isobel Wild discuss two big market signals: - The SEC’s climate disclosure rollback - The Net Zero Banking Alliance retreats from 1.5°C commitments They also look at EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and unpack what businesses need to do now: - Who’s affected + key compliance deadlines - Geolocation data – how precise does it need to be? - Industry challenges – why some sectors are struggling more than others - Smallholder farmers – ensuring compliance without too big a burden - Beyond compliance – turning EUDR data into a strategic advantage If you’re navigating EUDR, sustainability reporting, or just trying to keep up with shifting regulations, this episode is for you. Tune in now! 🎧 #Sustainability #EUDR #ClimatePolicy #NetZero

Wondering how Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) can help you decarbonise your supply chain? Our latest article unpacks the MAP-ACT-TRACK framework: 🗂️ MAP: Understand your supply chain emissions ✅ ACT: Turn PCF insights into action ⏰ TRACK: Measure progress and impact Have a read here: https://lnkd.in/e8hAXxbi

In this week's State of Sustainability edition, we're diving deep into Supply Chain Engagement with Bethany Jones, our Supply Chain Decarbonisation Lead. We'll get into practical strategies to align internal stakeholders, how to engage suppliers meaningfully, and how to transform environmental data into commercial value. Enjoy the read! 📩

Tired of "supply chain engagement" programs that generate more surveys than carbon reductions? In our latest episode, Saif Hameed and Bethany Jones Jones (Supply Chain Decarbonisation Lead, Altruistiq) cut through the hype to outline a framework for real impact: - Align before action: Bridge internal agendas and make procurement central—they understand the supplier relationships. - Evolve data, don't overhaul: Progress from compliance surveys to product carbon footprints - without specific PCF components, you're collecting numbers, not insights. - Prioritise ruthlessly: Focus on suppliers with the highest emissions, strategic value, and collaboration potential. Tune in below 🎧

Our Food & Beverage Summit is around the corner! Next week in Chicago, we're bringing together sustainability leaders from across the food and beverage value chain for a day of practical insights and meaningful connections. Get ready to explore how to: ✅ Generate and leverage Product Carbon Footprints at scale ✅ Drive measurable impact through supplier collaboration ✅ Reimagine water stewardship for tangible results ✅ Reduce emissions through smart material innovation ✅ Build partnerships that deliver real change We’ll hear from sustainability leaders such as: - David Spitzley - Director of Impact Measurement, Starbucks - Patrick Shewell - Director of Global Packaging Sustainability at Mondelēz International - Erin Augustine - Co-lead Global Sustainability and VP Sustainability, Operations and Supply Chain at Oatly - Catherine Rueppel - Director, Procurement - Climate at The Coca-Cola Company - Mackenzie H. Crigger, Ph.D. - Strategy Manager; Sustainability & Speciality Packaging at International Paper - Katelyn Boisvert - Sustainability Manager at Amcor - Alex Winters - Chief Sustainability Officer at Ardagh Group Limited places are remaining for this event. Reserve yours today: https://lnkd.in/eEAufgGF

In this week’s State of Sustainability edition: - The Latest on B Corp: 2025 Update - What Happened to The SEC Climate Change Rule? - The State of Sustainability Community is Live! Enjoy the read! 📩

1️⃣ day until launch... Tomorrow's the day! Our State of Sustainability community officially opens virtual doors to in-house sustainability practitioners across the FMCG value chain. In case you’ve missed our previous posts… Here’s what awaits inside: 🤝 Peer-to-Peer Connection Connect with other sustainability professionals tackling the same complex challenges you face. 📚 Practical Resources & Insights Discuss everything from PCFs and emissions measurement to reporting requirements and supplier engagement strategies with dedicated content that cuts through the noise. 🔒 Members-Only Value Access exclusive events, break-out discussions, and resources designed specifically for in-house practitioners – no consultants or solution providers to navigate around. The sustainability landscape isn't getting any simpler. But starting tomorrow, you'll have a community of peers with whom to navigate it. Join the waitlist now to be among the first through the doors tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/eKpTEhQK