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Looking forward to moderating a discussion on “Unlocking blended finance for European landscape transitions” at the Regenerative Food Systems Investment this Thursday. The session will capture Ceejay Girard, Ema Radmilovic, Muriel Arts and Ricard Ramon's insights on the path to #financing the future of #farming by aligning policy, incentives, and investments for scalable transitions. PepsiCo, Carlsberg Group, LENs Company Ltd, European Commission, OP2B

Congratulations Gautier Quéru and to all Mirova team involved!

#Nature is at the heart of agriculture. Agricultural value chains are under significant threat from climate change, biodiversity loss, extreme weather events, soil erosion, and water shortages. Farmers are at the forefront, and acutely vulnerable, to these environmental and economic shocks. #RegenerativeAgriculture offers a way forward by improving soil health, boosting biodiversity, enhancing water efficiency, and fostering resilience to climate change, all while presenting a strong business case for farmers. Supportive #policy environment is a critical enabler necessary to drive broad scale implementation of regenerative practices in the #EuropeanUnion. The new EU political cycle, with milestones such as the CAP review and the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture, presents a timely opportunity to embed regenerative agriculture into policy.   OP2B is pleased to launch a new report in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Carlsberg Group, resulting in a clear roadmap for policy makers to scale up regenerative farming in Europe. By working together, businesses, policymakers, and farmers can create a resilient food system that benefits people, the planet, and the economy.    The report identifies six high impact policy and public private interventions to unlock regenerative agriculture at scale: 1. Establish an EU-level outcome-based definition with clear key performance indicators (KPIs). 2. Develop an EU-wide protocol for measurement, impact assessment, and reporting. 3. Integrate regenerative agriculture into CAP Pillar I to link payments with environmental outcomes. 4. Enhance financing solutions through the European Investment Bank (EIB), land banks, public-private partnerships, and capital loan programs. 5. Create a knowledge-sharing program combining in-person engagement with an online platform for case studies, financing opportunities, and peer-to-peer learning. 6. Develop a public-private partnership initiative to support ecosystem services valorization and link payments to ecosystem service outcomes.   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/duaSpbWT   Special thanks to the co-authors of this report: Louise Berrebi, Jack Bugas, Peter Jonathan Jameson, Shalini Unnikrishnan from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and @Casper Zulim de Swarte from OP2B. Thanks also to @Simon Boas Hoffmeyer and Ema Radmilovic at Carlsberg Group.

Can regenerative agriculture improve quality? Like no other, Pernod Ricard knows it is dependent on healthy terroirs to grow the best ingredients for their products. As part of its commitment to a more sustainable wine and spirits industry, Pernod Ricard set ambitious goals for #RegenerativeAgriculture in their vineyards. The company helps farmers de-risk their transition, while peer-to-peer collaboration and data insights ensure lasting impact. In this way, Pernod Ricard is closely collaborating with winemakers, like Gael Dupont, to accelerate the adoption of regenerative practices. “The transformation we are witnessing in Champagne is a testament to the power of regenerative agriculture. By revitalizing soil health and fostering biodiversity, we are not only elevating the quality of our wines but also contributing to the resilience of local agricultural systems. This is a paradigm shift, where sustainability and profitability coexist.” says Gael Dupont “Scaling regenerative agriculture requires a unified language and shared vision. We cannot act in silos if we are to tackle the global challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.”  says Morgane Yvergniaux ➡️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dtgpH7TJ    This story is part of a series that highlights OP2B members' commitment to scaling regenerative agriculture. Want to hear more stories? https://lnkd.in/dRxkx5kP Pernod Ricard, Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouët, Gwyneth Weller, Jose Ramón Fernandez Barrero

On #WorldPulsesDay, we celebrate pulses—nutritious, sustainable, and essential for a healthier future. Pulses are not only key to a plant-based diet but also crucial in supporting #RegenerativeAgriculture.   #Pulses play a pivotal role in regenerative farming by improving soil fertility, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers, and helping sequester carbon in the soil. By integrating pulses into farming systems, we can create more resilient agricultural ecosystems that benefit both the environment and people.   As highlighted in the Plant-Forward Opportunity playbook by WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Deloitte, businesses have a unique opportunity to meet the rising demand for plant-based foods, while aligning with regenerative practices that stay within planetary boundaries. Pulses, with their low environmental footprint and high nutritional value, are a powerful tool in this transition.   By incorporating more pulses into our diets, we can help reduce the environmental impact of food systems, improve human health, and work toward a sustainable future.    Interested to know more? Read the playbook https://lnkd.in/dfG96tkj for businesses, outlining how they can capitalize on the plant-forward trend to drive revenue growth, sustainability, and innovation. 

🤝 Collaboration is crucial for transforming agricultural systems. To make regenerative agriculture a reality, coordinated efforts across the entire value chain are needed to address the challenges farmers and businesses are facing today. At OP2B, in partnership with Carlsberg Group and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), we’re launching Sowing Change—a report with six actionable recommendations to accelerate #RegenerativeAgriculture in #Europe. #Farmers are ready to adopt regenerative practices, but economic risks, policy gaps, and supply chain barriers slow progress. Meanwhile, businesses eager to source regeneratively grown crops face unclear definitions and limited supply. Our report offers a roadmap to overcome the current challenges: ➡️EU-wide policies and outcome-based definitions that align with climate goals. ➡️CAP incentives to reward measurable environmental improvements. ➡️An Agri-Transition Fund from the European Investment Bank (EIB), providing land banks, insurance products, and capital loans to support farmers during the transition. By fostering public-private #collaboration, we can help farmers, protect #biodiversity, and create a #resilient, sustainable food system for the future. 📢 Stay tuned for the launch of the report on 19 February! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBTerjDy

OP2B is delighted to welcome Carlsberg Group as our newest member!      As a global leader in brewing and beverages, Carlsberg Group is committed to advancing #RegenerativeAgriculture through specific collaborative projects in Europe, focusing on no-till farming, crop diversity, cover cropping and reducing synthetic inputs to restore #SoilHealth and #biodiversity. They have successful regenerative #barley projects underway in markets such as France, UK and Finland, with more to follow in 2025 and beyond.   Innovation and partnerships are key drivers of Carlsberg's regenerative journey. By applying its own global criteria for raw materials to be considered regeneratively grown, Carlsberg drives practices to improve soil health, such as soil coverage for 95% of the year, and the use of crop diversity.   By joining OP2B, Carlsberg reinforces its commitment to collectively accelerating the transformation of agricultural models, benefiting farming communities, building #resilience in value chains and regenerating nature. Simon Boas Hoffmeyer, Ema Radmilovic

OP2B is delighted to welcome Rabobank as our newest member!    As a global leader in financial services for the Food & Agricultural sector, Rabobank is committed to enable the transition to #RegenerativeAgriculture by empowering #farmers to adopt practices that restore #SoilHealth, enhance #biodiversity, and reduce #emissions.     Demonstrating its collaborative mindset, Rabobank actively connects food companies, distributors and farmers to work together on regenerative solutions. A great example are the partnerships with McCain Foods and Aviko, where they provide financial incentives and tailored support to help potato growers transition. Rabobank also actively joins initiatives like the Future Fit Dairy initiative with key dairy processors Arla Foods, FrieslandCampina and Danone. These partnerships and coalitions are essential in Rabobank’s mission to drive a system that reflects the True Value of Food.   By joining OP2B, Rabobank reinforces its commitment to collectively accelerating the transformation of agricultural models, benefiting farming communities, building resilience in value chains and regenerating nature.    We look forward to working together to accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture!  Nicoline van Gerrevink, Martin Reesink  

With climate change increasingly impacting the land-based sector, nature, and livelihoods, transitioning large agricultural landscapes to regenerative is imperative. At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, we gathered business leaders, policymakers, and civil society representatives to find actionable transition finance solutions for regenerative landscapes. Co-organized by the COP28 Action Agenda on Regenerative Landscapes, One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B), Carlsberg Group, and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), this session highlighted the need for increased collaboration, common priorities, and clear roles and responsibilities for stakeholders involved. With the event behind us, it is time to turn words to actions - read more about why businesses should invest in landscape initiatives, what initiatives are already underway, and how to act in our latest opinion piece ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eKArF4uR #regenerativelandscape #regenerativeagriculture #wef25 Diane Holdorf Stefania Avanzini Jack Bugas Deviah Aiama Martina Asquini Noah Rein Fiona L. Laurent Freixe Nestlé 

🌍 At #Davos2025, the spotlight is on innovative #partnerships and #investments as critical drivers of sustainable food systems. #Agriculture accounts for over 20% of global emissions, yet it currently receives less than 4% of climate financing – a critical gap that needs to be addressed. OP2B member, Tikehau Capital bridges this gap, using innovative financing to accelerate the transition to #RegenerativeAgriculture.  Tikehau Capital’s model ties investment success to both financial returns and measurable environmental impact, fostering collaboration across stakeholders toward shared goals. Through its partnership with OP2B, Tikehau Capital ensures that its regenerative agriculture investments align with industry-wide goals and measurable outcomes.  “It is crucial to have a consolidated view across the entire value chain, so that we can report consistent metrics at every level.”  says Lindee Wong. ➡️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dFSMg3PA    This story is part of a series that highlights OP2B members' commitment to scaling regenerative agriculture. Want to hear more stories? https://lnkd.in/dRxkx5kP Lindee Wong, Laurent-David Charbit