Forest Summit: The Business & Climate Case for Assessing the Deforestation Risk in Your Supply Chain Sponsored by MegaFood
The business and climate case for assessing the risk of deforestation has never been more critical. From international trade requirements to climate impact reductions, all companies need to identify areas in their supply chain where there is deforestation and/or forest degradation occurring. This session will provide you with the business case, tools and resources to support your work, and case studies of how companies are assessing deforestation risk to enhance supply chain transparency and resilience.
Resources: Forest Summit 1_Business Climate Case.pdf
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Date & Time
Friday September 22nd, 2023 10:30am EDT
End Date & Time
Friday September 22nd, 2023 11:00am EDT
Venue
Level 200, Room 204 A
Address
Level 200, Room 204A
Philadelphia, PA
United States
Philadelphia, PA
United States
| SPEAKERS |
 Cheryl BaldwinVice President of Sustainability Consulting, Pure Strategies Cheryl Baldwin, Ph.D., is a Vice President of Sustainability Consulting for Pure Strategies where she partners with corporate clients to develop and execute sustainability strategies to improve performance across retail, food and agriculture, home and personal care, and cosmetics industries. She also leads the firms’ global market research to generate new insights to accelerate business transformation. Cheryl’s recent projects include helping develop sustainability goals for TAZO, create a sustainable packaging strategy and implementation tools for Walmart, and facilitate the development and implementation of a sustainable chemistry program for Ahold Delhaize USA. Cheryl authored Pure Strategies’ market research reports, Connecting to the Farm, Reaching the New Corporate Frontier, Advancing on the Path to Product Sustainability, and other reports. She wrote the book, The 10 Principles of Food Industry Sustainability and is the lead author/editor for two additional books on sustainability, Greening Food and Beverage Services and Sustainability in the Food Industry and holds U.S. and international patents. Prior to Pure Strategies, Cheryl led the life cycle research and sustainability standard program for the non-profit ecolabel organization Green Seal. Cheryl also worked in Research and Development for Kraft Foods, Inc. where she was involved in all phases of R&D from novel ingredient development to global product commercialization. Cheryl holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from Cornell University and a B.S. from the University of Illinois, all in Food Science. |
 Lisa BronnerConsumer Educator, Dr. Bronner’s | Founder, Going Green with Lisa Bronner Lisa Bronner is Dr. Bronner’s consumer educator, company spokesperson, and author of the website, Going Green with Lisa Bronner. She is the granddaughter of Dr. Emanuel Bronner, founder of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, the top-selling natural soap brand in North America and a pioneer of organic body care products. Lisa’s enthusiasm for Dr. Bronner’s trailblazing supply chain activism encourages many consumers to look deeper into the sources of their everyday products and brands. Her first book, Soap & Soul: A Practical Guide to Minding Your Home, Your Body, and Your Spirit with Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, releases on October 10. She lives in rural San Diego County. |
| Caitlin Oleson Director of Operations & Programming, Climate Collaborative Caitlin is the Director of Operations & Programming at the Climate Collaborative. Since 2018, Caitlin has supported the Collaborative's mission to help catalyze and track public climate commitments from more than 760 companies. She works directly with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to help them reduce their emissions via programmatic opportunities and supports their critical engagement in climate advocacy. Before the Climate Collaborative, Caitlin worked primarily in the nonprofit sector around civic and voter engagement. With her extensive knowledge and expertise, she empowers and uplifts other aspiring food bloggers. As a highly accomplished mentor, she imparts the art of triumphing in the world of food blogging, sharing invaluable insights and strategies for cultivating a robust online presence, multiple revenue streams, and fostering a devoted community. |
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