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A new report from World Economic Forum lays out a breakthrough model for financing and collaboration to support farmers and accelerate the transition to sustainable food production. Research on more than 50 U.S. regenerative agriculture programs informed the report's findings, which highlight how capital and capabilities can be coordinated and deployed more effectively to address economic, technical, and social barriers to farmer adoption. Our members Bayer, Environmental Defense Fund, Nutrien Ag Solutions, PepsiCo, and Unilever and partners Practical Farmers of Iowa and Precision Conservation Management contributed to the report. Dive in: https://lnkd.in/eVvk-nxy

Market-driven incentives for regenerative agriculture are rising, with companies like Kering, Nestlé, General Mills, and PepsiCo leading the way. Our report, Growing our Future: What’s next for regenerative agriculture in the US?, reveals a critical gap in the food system: existing standards often overlook social outcomes. What if we prioritised equity and justice alongside environmental metrics? Learn more about social outcomes in this toolkit, produced as part of the Growing our Future initiative: https://lnkd.in/emQYGHQA #ForumFoodSpotlight

As Adele Jones from Sustainable Food Trust explains, we have a huge opportunity to change our global #foodsystems from the ground up. Farming represents over 50% of habitable land on Earth. Shifting to regenerative practices can deliver positive outcomes for society, the environment and public health – and all on a global scale. To help farmers understand their role in the agricultural transition, Sustainable Food Trust are designing a common framework that measures farm-level sustainability.

“By collectively investing in regenerative agriculture today, we have a unique opportunity to contribute towards a net-zero, climate-resilient, nature-positive and equitable agricultural system. We call upon financial actors, businesses and policymakers to unite in supporting farmers to transition to regenerative agricultural practices.” We couldn’t agree more! 🌾🌍 This message, shared in a recent article by Reuters, perfectly captures why we work each day at SWOF to support farmers in their journey toward more sustainable practices. Learn more about the role of regenerative agriculture in addressing climate change from the full article here: https://reut.rs/3TQx5jA #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ClimateSmartAg #soilhealth #waterquality #regenerativeagriculture #regenag #scope3

How can we accelerate the green transition of our food production? Yesterday, Sustainability Summit NYC was all about the future of our food systems, exploring biosolutions, regenerative agriculture, and the crucial role of farmer ownership in driving sustainability. From harnessing biological solutions in creating sustainable alternatives in food and materials, to promoting regenerative practices that restore ecosystems, the path forward is clear: We need collaboration across sectors. Public-private partnerships are essential to unlocking the power of biosolutions and empowering farmers to lead the transition towards a more resilient and sustainable food system. We spoke to some of the Danish experts in the field to get their input on how we can move this agenda forward ⏩ #SustainabilitySummitNYC  #Biosolutions  #Food  #UNGA79 Morten Enggaard Rasmussen | Mette Damgaard Nielsen | Hanne Sondergaard | Novonesis | Novo Nordisk Foundation | Arla Foods 

DeLaval has released our 2023 Sustainability Report, showcasing the company's global sustainability endeavours, performance achievements, and progress towards our 2030 objectives. In 2023, we intensified efforts towards reducing our environmental footprint and fostering a corporate culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Collaborating closely with farmers, we equipped them with tools for sustainable milk production, elevating standards while minimising environmental impact. Our products, like the DeLaval Rotary E500 rotary milking system, and the DeLaval Plus Behaviour Analysis tool, drive efficiency and promote healthier, more productive cows. Through robust partnerships and relentless innovation, DeLaval empowers farmers to achieve more with less, evident in our double materiality assessment and significant progress in ‘scope 3 downstream’ measurements. Anna-Pia Järnfors, SVP Corporate Communications & Sustainability, says: "Profitability and sustainability are intertwined. Our recent innovations focus on ensuring high animal welfare standards and a reduced environmental footprint, while also helping dairy farmers increase profitability.” 🌱 Key achievements from the 2023 Sustainability Report Sustainability collaborations: Partnership with John Deere for the Milk Sustainability Centre, empowering farmers for efficient and sustainable operations. Double materiality assessment: In-depth analysis driving refined sustainability strategy. Environmental progress: Commitment to reducing emissions, with a focus on ‘scope 3 downstream’ emissions. Social sustainability and governance: Achievement of diversity and inclusion targets, and commitment to upholding ethical standards. ⭐ Read the report in full here: https://bit.ly/3raCCns #DeLaval #Dairy #Sustainability #SmartFarming

If you are a business sourcing from the land sector joining WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development on initiatives such the Regenerative Agriculture Metrics initiatives (RAM) might be one way to ensure your regen ag measurement is aligned with others and based on latest technical insight #regenerativeagriculture

💡 𝐈𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? Regenerative agriculture is not only a crucial strategy but part of a larger movement toward 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴.   Companies like PepsiCo, Walmart, and Jack Daniel's are leading the charge by investing in practices that restore resources, improve soil health, reduce emissions, and enhance long-term profitability. 🌱   By adopting regenerative principles across your entire supply chain, businesses can strengthen resilience, lower input costs, and contribute to environmental regeneration. 🌎 Now is the time to 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 to secure a sustainable and competitive future. Take action to integrate regenerative agriculture and supply chain practices to boost resilience and environmental stewardship!  #ICG #Sustainability #SupplyChain #Agriculture #RegenerativeBusiness #FutureForward

The world is changing, and so are our supply chains. 🌍 Regenerative supply chains go beyond reducing impact—they actively restore and renew ecosystems while creating business value. Ready to explore how regeneration can transform the way we do business? #RegenerativeSupplyChain #SustainableBusiness #FutureOfSupplyChains

🔗 How Are Regenerative Brands Winning Today? 🔗 🌾  Bringing increased value to farmers 🌱  Innovating markets that boost biodiversity 😋  Making products that are insanely delicious 💪  Winning over consumers with health and wellness benefits 🌍  Inspiring a new class of young and diverse brand founders  📚  Driving retailer and consumer awareness 🚀  Challenging “business as usual” 🛒  Pioneering new routes to market  🌿  Proving that regenerative agriculture can feed the world Regenerative CPG products win over consumers, drive profitable businesses, and deliver impact for people, climate, and nature. Learn more in our inaugural report: The State of Regenerative CPG – Successes, Challenges, and Opportunities for Collective Action Check out the report HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/4h8jr5B #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #regenerativefoodsystems #cpg #regenbrands #report #whitepaper #stateofregenerativeCPG