In less than two weeks, we will be seeing many of you at Climate Day during Expo West, and we can't wait! So much care and intention have gone into every session, focusing on providing this community with the most relevant, up-to-date, and actionable insights to support your climate work.

If you are still on the fence about attending, here are some of the top reasons why Climate Day is relevant to everyone in the industry:

• The community of 600+ people in attendance includes brands, retailers, distributors, processors, farmers, leading service providers, and more. From CEOs to climate practitioners, the room will be filled with individuals eager to advance their climate work with relevant information, a community of peers, and solutions that help navigate the complexity of this critical work.
• Every year, we hear that Climate Day is the place to be for networking with other leading companies. We are told over and over that even the connections made in the hallways are such a valuable part of the experience.
• You will leave the day feeling informed and ready to make more strategic decisions about your climate work, updated on what your peers in the industry are doing, resourced with new tools and opportunities, and without a doubt, surprised by many of the insights and updates shared.
• Your attendance has the potential to deliver immense value. This is your chance to learn about emerging collaborations and partnership opportunities, and to sense where the industry is headed.
• Climate Day is relevant to all companies, from those just finding their footing in this work to the biggest companies in the world that have set aggressive targets and are actively working to meet them.

The day is designed as a journey, and I hope you will have the opportunity to be with us from the opening through to the cocktail reception and Resource Fair. We will explore several new themes this year, including the critical role of culture, navigating the complexities of ESG, accounting for efforts at the intersection of climate and nature, the challenges of primary data in Scope 3 reporting, opportunities for collaboration, the role of nutrient density in accelerating climate-smart agriculture, and so much more.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warmest regards,

Courtney

RESOURCES

Save the Date for Climate Day 2024!

March 12th, 2024; Anaheim, CA 

Every year Climate Day kicks off Expo West in Anaheim, CA. This event brings together over 600 attendees from the grocery industry. Don't miss out! This year's program will cover critical topics in climate communications, ESG, regenerative agriculture, consumer engagement, and so much more! There will also be some new projects revealed and opportunities to learn more and engage in a number of partnerships.

• Check out our agenda here
• Planning the rest of your Expo week? Don’t miss the great events from our partners.

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Retailer Climate Action Accelerator Launching in May

In response to numerous requests from our community, we are launching an 8 session accelerator designed for the unique needs of grocery retailers. Each session will feature multiple subject matter experts who will connect directly with attendees. We'll address key climate issues in the retail sector, such as packaging, food waste, refrigerants, energy, consumer engagement, and more. Unlike webinars, these sessions will be hands-on, providing ample time to work through the questions and challenges you are facing in your work.  

The complete program will be released in late March.

Our deep thanks to Dr. Bronner's for supporting this work!

• Yes! Keep me informed about the Accelerator for Retailers
  

PARTNER RESOURCES

IMPAKT IQ

Emerging sustainable disclosure laws and stakeholder demands have marked a new era of business, regulations, and compliance locally and globally. This is impacting companies of every size and calls for evolved business models and systems. Impakt IQ offers the Climate Collaborative community an investor-grade next-generation business intelligence tool that helps organizations navigate the sustainable business disruption that is upon us.

As leaders in this space know, most sustainability tools are linear and siloed; they do not provide holistic, sustainable impact business intelligence. Impakt IQ is the 3-D holistic solution that connects sustainable impacts to financial performance, operations, and brand value. 

We would love to share our offering with members of the Climate Collaborative community. We can help you get the most out of your ESG work!

• Schedule a demo with Impakt IQ
• Learn more about Impakt IQ

The Landbanking Group

Regenerative agriculture is at a competitive advantage unless we show its economic benefit. Sourcing from regenerative farms means buying more expensive raw materials. In a price driven market, this means a competitive disadvantage. The Landbanking group has changed this by putting nature on the balance sheet. 

Our flagship product, landler.io, empowers businesses to transfer the additional expenses associated with regenerative sourcing from the profit and loss account to the balance sheet. This not only lowers procurement expenses but also enhances corporate value.

Landler.io achieves this by accurately quantifying and visually representing the benefits of regenerative land use. Our approach is outcome-based, scientifically sound, and harmless cutting-edge remote-sensing and AI technologies. Furthermore, we offer an innovative financial solution that aligns with international accounting standards.

Interested in learning more?

• Schedule a time to connect with Tobias Bandel in person during Climate Day and Natural Products Expo West
• Schedule a demo here

Exciting Opportunity to Access Matching Funds to Support Your Regenerative Agriculture Work

Thanks to a substantial USDA Grant secured by Wolfe's Neck Center in collaboration with Zero Foodprint, a significant pool of funds has been made available to support businesses in their regenerative agriculture work through their Action for Climate-Smart Agriculture project.

A total of $7.2 million is set aside by Wolfe's Neck Center for the implementation of regenerative practices, managed through Zero Foodprint. Additionally, there's $3 million earmarked for providing technical assistance and another $5 million dedicated to soil testing and monitoring efforts. This funding is designed to prioritize projects within the supply chains of companies willing to provide matching funds, even on a deferred basis. This means you could leverage $100k of USDA funds upfront, with a match from your company spread over three years, providing a flexible and accessible pathway to amplify your impact.

They are seeking food company partners with climate-smart procurement and/or Scope 3 targets. They will provide administrative, financial, and tactical support to deploy climate-smart practices and associated services within your supply network to count towards your targets. 

• Ready to learn more? Complete the Food Company Interest Form today!

Retailers, Share Your Insights With ReFED to Accelerate Food Waste Solutions

There is a critical need for data to advance innovations critical to achieving the national and international goal of reducing food waste by 50% by 2030. Be part of the solution and demonstrate your leadership by sharing data and insights that can accelerate the adoption of food waste reduction solutions and initiatives across the entire food system. Interested in collaboration? Reach out to Angel Veza!

Pure Strategies Offers 2024 Nature Action Forum for Business

The Pure Strategies 2024 Nature Action Forum is accepting applications for a cohort of corporate sustainability professionals that will begin meeting in March 2024. This limited-size cohort of peers will meet monthly to learn about critical topics, discuss challenges, and progress their nature programs. Other experts and thought leaders will be contributing to the forum. Monthly discussions will be virtual and will cover topics such as nature assessment approaches, data source, target setting process, and disclosure frameworks (e.g., Science-Based Targets Network, the Task Force for Nature-related Disclosures, and others).

• Learn more and apply by March 22, 2024

5 Common Misunderstandings About the EU's Deforestation Policy, Clarified

The new European Union deforestation regulations are a hot topic for food companies, but key facts remain poorly understood.

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