In 2023, it was reported that only 4% of global climate finance goes to agrifood systems despite the system being responsible for nearly a third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Over this last year, I have heard multiple calls from business for financial institutes to better support food system transformation through offering products and […]
My interest in protecting forests began when I was aged 12, when one of my school teachers shared photographs of the deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest, Brazil. As an adult, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit this important ecosystem and witness firsthand the continuing destruction. Forests provide critical services like absorbing […]
Land-based investments that reduce or remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions present a critical opportunity for companies, particularly those in the agriculture and food sectors, to contribute significantly to climate mitigation and adaptation. This white paper informs and guides corporate stakeholders on how to effectively scale financing in land-based interventions. It provides an overview of the […]
As global sustainability leaders gather for Climate Week NYC 2024, the urgent need to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and socio-economic challenges is more pressing than ever. In an Op-Ed published by Reuters, members of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) coalition call for regenerative agriculture to […]
WBCSD outlines four steps to integrating deforestation into climate- and nature-related financial disclosure to help financial institutions improve transparency on material risks and meet net zero goals New York – September 23rd 2024 – Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released new practical guidance for financial institutions (FIs) on how to integrate […]
This case study has been developed in response to WBCSD Scope 3 action agenda publication which identified in value chain collaboration in co-financing as one of the key barriers to scope 3 action. This case study is intended to demonstrate that collaboration to reduce shared emissions between upstream and downstream stakeholders in a value is […]
This impact story is part of a series featuring companies that are members of OP2B, an initiative of WBCSD. Through these stories, we aim to showcase our members’ commitment to driving the transition to regenerative agricultural practices, the impact on farmers and the role OP2B plays in supporting this transformation. Nestlé: 50% of all sourcing from […]
This impact story is part of a series featuring companies that are members of OP2B/WBCSD. Through these stories, we aim to showcase our members’ commitment to driving the transition to regenerative agricultural practices, the impact on farmers and the role OP2B plays in supporting this transformation. InVivo, a One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) member […]
The One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) enables collaboration and action across progressive businesses committed to investing in the resilience of their supply chains to protect, regenerate and restore biodiversity by scaling up the deployment of regenerative agriculture. OP2B catalyzes the transformation of agricultural models, benefiting farming communities, building resilience in value chains and protecting, restoring and […]
The current global food systems are not future-proof. We are running out of room for food production, which leads to deforestation and degradation of other ecosystems. Over two-thirds of the world’s agricultural land is used for livestock production. Additionally, food and agriculture account for one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions, with animal agriculture alone accounting […]