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If you are a social enterprise and are looking to talk through a legal question with your own team of lawyers, our Catalyst workshop may be the place for you! See details below. #ProBono #LegalWorkshop #SocEnt #HLBaSE

No doubt, you've been flooded with news about our pioneering 'Letters to Heaven' initiative over the past 18 months (if not, where have you been?), which started at Gedling Crematorium and quickly gained the spotlight within our entire group and, subsequently, globally (just ask Drew Barrymore- https://lnkd.in/enU_BzKS)! One question that frequently arises is, "What happens to the letters once they're removed?" These inquiries sparked thoughtful consideration within our team at Westerleigh Group, leading us to collaborate with the exceptional team at The Faunus Group to discover a sensitive and sustainable method for managing the letters posted in our 'LTH' postboxes. Aligned with our own ESG principles, Faunus' mission to develop environmentally beneficial and socially responsible projects perfectly complemented our vision. The trial aimed to assess whether their composting equipment could effectively decompose a batch of test cards and letters, mirroring the typical mail received through our post boxes. We're thrilled to announce that the trial exceeded expectations! This success prompted us to secure investment to procure the necessary equipment for each of our Westerleigh sites. The composting equipment, including tumblers and composting solutions, gradually breaks down letters into soil over time. This resulting soil is then reintegrated into our grounds, establishing a beautiful and sustainable cycle. We understand that the fate of these letters has been a pressing concern for the communities we serve, and it's a matter our colleagues have approached with great sensitivity. With this innovative solution, the letters remain within the site where they were originally posted, becoming an integral part of our grounds forever. You can read more about everything 'Letters to Heaven' here -> https://lnkd.in/giGCsAUT Thanks to Giles Palmer, Alan Jose and Jana Smidkova for leading from the front on this one! #WesterleighGroup #Environment #Sustainability #Governance #ESG #UniquelyPersonal #Memorialisation

🌍 Our 2022 Carbon Footprint exercise led to an in-depth assessment and the development of a robust carbon reduction strategy detailed in our 2023 Impact Creation Report. One key initiative is our partnership with Soil Capital | B Corp™ to support farmers in transitioning to more profitable and regenerative agriculture. This collaboration aims to promote healthier ecosystems and ensure more resilient food production from the ground up. Our carbon contribution has financed the adoption of regenerative practices on a total of 209 hectares of crop area across 26 farms in France, Belgium, and the UK. This initiative brings environmental and social benefits beyond our value chain, supporting the global shift towards sustainable agriculture. 🌱 Learn more about Astanor’s carbon strategy and Soil Capital’s approach in our 2023 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/enVrWAN6

Very exited to share this big news with you. Today we officially launched our Success in Regeneration solution. SiR helps investment funds and their farm managers adopt regenerative management. Most of you probably know that we are in the business of supporting farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture. This hasn’t changed. But we have learned that if you want to achieve systemic change towards a regenerative agrifood system, you need to enable large scale farms to embark on a truly holistic regeneration journey. But a regeneration partner (capable of doing that) was still missing. Our non-profit and commercial activities have prepared us for this role. As your partner from A to Z Climate Farmers will help investment funds maximise the regenerative edge of their farm investment, by deepen the understanding of the farm's holistic context and improving your regeneration outcomes with every cycle. 1. De-risk your farm (investment) 2. Improve the profitability of your farm by up to 60% 3. Maximise the generation of CC and ensure a high price (i.e. measured co-benefits) 4. Reportable verified regenerative outcomes 5. Increase the value of your land through successful regeneration 6. Leveraging unique insights derived from measurements and benchmarks

What jobs are available in the regenerative grazing sphere? Where are they listed? I want to work for the future. Regenerative grazing is part of the future and I want to be part of the movement. I want to hear about real soil, and real ruminants, and real people, and real food. What is out there? I'm not the only one asking. Soil4Climate Inc., Savory Institute, Understanding Ag, LLC - Experts in Regenerative Ag, Kiss The Ground, Common Ground (Movie) COP28 UAE, Gabe Brown, Will Harris, Ray Archuleta, John Roulac, Seth J Itzkan, Rebecca Tickell, Ranching For Profit, Holistic Management International, Society For Range Management, White Oak Pastures, ALEXANDRE ECO DAIRY FARMS, Bn Ranch, Douglas Gayeton

How do you let the world know we HAVE a viable solution for our wellness, water, and climate crisis? It's not a trick question, but 96% of our population has not heard about the solution yet: Regenerative Agriculture. 🌿 Our CEO, Evan Harrison, shares how our critical work at Kiss the Ground raises awareness and inspires hope, which leads to action, and drives results. 📈 Through our Storytelling, Education, and Partnerships, we have already catalyzed the transition of millions of acres in the U.S. into regenerative agriculture, and together we will triple the percentage of people who are aware of the power of regenerative agriculture by 2030. 🌱 Read how we measure our impact here: https://lnkd.in/gXAkpcu3

Regen10 brings together a number of leading change-makers in the field of #regenerativeagriculture and #foodsystems, including Systemiq and the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU). Find out what's making them 'one to watch' and how you can get involved...

"While there are many types of seemingly simple or obvious actions that companies can take for nature (e.g., improving circularity, regenerative agriculture, tree planting), claims of measurable contributions are hindered by uncertainties. These manifest in multiple ways, including measuring negative impacts in complex value chains and measuring positive outcomes associated with mitigation actions. Uncertainties are further exacerbated by leakage – where one organisation’s direct and tangible actions do not lead to overall improvements in the state of nature because of a lack of change at jurisdictional, value-chain, market, or systems scales. These issues create risks of greenwashing; ineffective, insufficient, or inequitable action; and unintended environmental or social consequences. In two recent papers from the Oxford Nature Positive Hub, Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery, and The Biodiversity Consultancy, researchers find ways to address these challenges." https://lnkd.in/edXRBev3 Thomas White Hollie Booth Talitha Bromwich

Sustainability is intrinsically embedded in our culture at QCIC. We are always looking at how we can support relevant projects as part of our commitments. This week is 'Pollinator Week 2024', an international celebration dedicated to the health and protection of pollinators. QCIC are proud to support this crucial cause and has donated to further the Pollinator Partnership's efforts, the organisation behind this wonderful initiative. This year's theme, "Vision 2040," envisions a future where pollinators thrive alongside flourishing ecosystems, robust economies, and sustainable agriculture. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, bats, beetles, and hummingbirds are indispensable to our food systems, natural beauty, and important to both our environment and our economy. We can all contribute to a healthier and greener future by adopting sustainable practices and protecting pollinator habitats. Get involved in this important global effort to promote a thriving future for pollinators and our planet: https://lnkd.in/eVFEJzb Want to know more about our sustainability commitments and other projects? Go to https://lnkd.in/eSpwhRqa #PollinatorWeek #Vision2040 #QCIC #SustainableFuture #ProtectOurPollinators

A recent Forbes story by our CEO, Sara Scherr, highlights how new long-term, place-based partnerships between farmers, businesses, environmental organizations, local governments, communities and indigenous peoples are the solution to various global challenges. 🤝 Landscape partnerships are viable investments that can help with biodiversity loss, climate change mitigation, hunger, rural development, water quality, and more. In Germany, for instance, regenerative practices have the potential to boost farmers' profits by over 60% and add more than $9 billion annually from socio-ecological benefits. Moreover, regenerative agriculture investments could return over $10 trillion on a $700 billion investment over the next 30 years while mitigating nearly 170 gigatons of carbon dioxide emissions. 🤔 💡 👉 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dEmU5JV7