Save the date! Climate Programming at Expo East EXPIRED Page type: Event Preview

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Level 200, Room 204 A

Summer is speeding by and Expo East will be here before you know it.

We’re planning a powerful session of climate programming with New Hope Network on Friday, September 22nd. Can you make it?

We hope you will join us for these exciting sessions!

Programming:

10:30 am - Forest Summit: The Business and Climate Case for Assessing the Deforestation Risk in Your Supply Chain

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.

Caitlin Oleson, Climate Collaborative, Moderator
Cheryl Baldwin, Pure Strategies
Lisa Bronner, Dr. Bronner's

11:00 am - Forest Summit: The Climate and Trade Imperative of Making a Zero Deforestation Commitment

Deforestation remains a significant driver of global greenhouse gas emissions and poses unprecedented challenges to our planet’s ecosystems. Increasingly, businesses are tackling deforestation through zero deforestation policies. This session will outline how you develop a meaningful zero deforestation policy and the opportunity to align your policy and action into your broader climate change strategy.

Corinne Shindelar, All Natural Strategies, Moderator
Alisha Real, UNFI
Ivy Schegel, Canopy

11:30 am - Forest Summit: Unlocking the Power of Forests In Your Climate Strategy through Insetting, Reforestation, and Zero Deforestation Initiatives

Forests play a critical role in sequestering carbon, preserving biodiversity, and mitigating the effects of climate change. Tackling deforestation and/or forest degradation requires companies to address vulnerabilities in their supply chain, work directly with farmers, and to work collaboratively to meaningfully impact the preservation of forests. This session will share case studies and strategies that companies have deployed to successfully implement their forest commitment.

Courtney Pineau, Climate Collaborative, Moderator
Cheryl Baldwin, Pure Strategies
Ivy Schegel, Canopy

1:30 pm - What’s Your Climate Action Blueprint? Align Your Strategy and Goals for Greater Impact

Join the Climate Collaborative and Planet FWD for the launch of the Climate Action & Innovation Matrix—a new tool to help you align your business strategy with your climate goals. In this session, Planet FWD will walk attendees through the new tool and help you identify your organization’s unique blueprint for climate action. You will also hear company perspectives on how aligning brand identity and climate strategy can lead to greater impact. Whether you are new to climate action or a leader in the space, this session will be actionable and informative in your climate and business strategy work.

Courtney Pineau, Climate Collaborative, Moderator
Alex Harden, Just Salad
Hannah Stefenoni, Clover Sonoma
Kayalin Akens-Irby, Planet FWD
Stephen Williamson, Forager Project

2:30 pm - Critical Farm Bill Updates and How Companies Can Engage to Advance Climate and Ag Solutions

The current Farm Bill is set to expire on September 30th, 2023. This timely Expo session will provide the latest news out of Washington, DC, on the developments related to the Farm Bill and the opportunities for your company to engage before and after the vote. This monumental legislation impacts every aspect of our agricultural system, including key issues like food access, climate resilience, and farmer livelihoods. This session is a must-attend for anyone in the food space.