Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER)’s Post

"UNDER is a powerful way for EcoAg to propel the 1000 Landscapes For 1 Billion People initiative to connect with ecosystem restoration leaders around the world—in the field, in policy, and in finance. We look forward to sharing our tools and services for holistic landscape-scale restoration with them and deepening our work through their inputs." Sara Scherr, EcoAg President and CEO. Read our newest blog about joining the UNDER initiative. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gbtVFsVZ

Did you know that more than half of the world's population lives in areas suffering from water shortages? Instead of using fresh water for drinking, more than 90% of the water is used to irrigate crops, 4% for industrial purposes and 4% for domestic use. In practice, this means that food production swallows up a significant proportion of the Earth's fresh water. Unfortunately, we know that at this rate we will no longer be able to feed all the people on earth. On the other hand, currently only 2% of the food we eat comes from water, so I strongly believe that 🐟 is our future! I am immensely proud of our team and very grateful to Mari Saario and Gaia's team for being able to publish our first sustainability report today. It is not only the first for us, but also the first in the industry in Finland.   I hope you enjoy reading it and I hope you see what a great and sustainable industry this is. Our intention has been that you could easily and transparently get to know how we take care of our fish and waterways. The report provides a comprehensive overview of operations and provides an insight into responsibility in sustainable fish farming. It contains information on sustainability priorities, actions, and future goals through the value chain. You can read the full report (available in Finnish, Swedish and English) from the links that are below: https://lnkd.in/d3D7dHkT https://lnkd.in/dV9HnATy #sustainability #sustainabilityreport #nordictrout #kalaneuvos

✨ Exciting announcement! ✨ EcoAgriculture Partners has awarded 15 seed grants to Model Forest leaders in Latin America. These grants will provide crucial financial support for these exceptional leaders as they drive collaborative landscape management and sustainable development in their regions.  🙌 Each awardee will receive up to USD 5,000 to implement projects that benefit local communities and the environment. ➡️ Read the blog here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dN728Vc9 👀 With a strong focus on integrated landscape management, leaders from Brazil’s Amazonas Tapajós, Peru’s Abancay, and Bolivia’s Chiquitania Model Forests—to name a few—are kicking off projects designed to boost collaboration, foster governance, and build community resilience. 💚 At EcoAgriculture Partners, we believe that people living within these landscapes hold the key to solving their environmental challenges. By providing seed grants paired with training and mentorship, we aim to unlock that potential and support the sustainable management of these vital ecosystems. ➡️ Read the blog here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dN728Vc9 Patricia Bon, Bemmy Granados (Maharramli), Ph.D., 1000 Landscapes For 1 Billion People, CATIE Oficial,Claudia María Rojas Ríos, Red Latinoamericana de Bosques Modelo, International Model Forest Network, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

We proudly announce Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda I.A.P. as a winner of the Impact Awards in the Climate Innovation category! ⁠ ⁠ Founded in 1987, Grupo Ecológico Sierra Gorda (GESG) transforms Mexico’s Sierra Gorda bioregion into a global model for nature-based carbon solutions. Under the leadership of environmentalist Martha Isabel “Pati” Ruiz Corzo, GESG has pioneered a local carbon economy model that compensates landowners for allowing forests to regenerate instead of using them for cattle farming. This initiative, validated by the World Land Trust, is the first of its kind in Mexico. It allows local landowners to earn a livelihood by protecting forests, leading to the return of species such as pumas, jaguars, and black bears. GESG collaborates with the government of Querétaro to use carbon tax revenues for offsetting emissions through direct payments to forest guardians.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about GESG and the other winners and finalists on our website: https://lnkd.in/eqzXdWb7

As a signatory to Publishing Declares, Softwood's Sustainability Lead, Jasmine Higgins attended the first Publishing Declares Summit at Faber's HQ in London this week. 🌎 📚 The summit’s keynote speech focused on protecting life on land and was delivered by Megan McCubbin, zoologist, conservationist, author of An Atlas of Endangered Animals and co-presenter of BBC Two’s Springwatch. There were two panels, the first discussed the importance of collaborating across the industry, the importance of learning from peers and having informed conversations about changing to more sustainable practices. The second panel talked about the importance of advocating for increasing sustainability to their partners. They also discussed the increased demand for sustainable solutions from publishers – particularly over the past two years. Softwood is keen to be part of these discussions moving forward so that we can best serve not our planet, but also our clients. https://lnkd.in/excBa3Zz #PublishingDeclares #Sustainability #Publishing #Books #Authors #ClimateAction

You probably see a great number of reddish risk maps all the time, whether for water, biodiversity, or climate risks. Unfortunately, these maps haven't driven much change. For Part III of this report (see post below), we took a different approach, aiming for more impactful results. We utilized spatial data science to identify over 350 high-opportunity catchments (100 river basins) where collective action is not only necessary to mitigate risks but also highly feasible. This feasibility is due to the concentration of economic activities (e.g., supply chains) and the presence of on-ground actors (e.g., implementation partners). It's worth a read. The iterative process with numerous water experts was especially valuable to me. These experts represented different organizations, each bringing their unique views, needs, and expectations. This collaboration led to multiple rounds of data analysis, result exploration, visualization preparation, and constructive feedback. Special thanks to Alexis Morgan, Derk Kuiper, Hannah Baleta, Alex Fernández Poulussen, Gregg Brill, Sarah Wade, Nicole Tanner, and Thérèse Rudebeck. Lastly, we collectively acknowledge that limitations exist and remain. This is intended as a first effort, which we hope to improve over time. We welcome contributions at https://lnkd.in/gscJ_xh3

Taking a different approach to drive change: identifying 100 high opportunity river basins where collective action is not only necessary to mitigate risks but also highly feasible! This feasibility is due to the concentration of economic activities (e.g., supply chains) and the presence of on-ground actors (e.g., implementation partners). Way to go!

In celebration of this year's UN International Environment Day on June 5th, we thought we'd share share a small, but special initiative at CPM Group that reflects our commitment to corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We embarked on a Tomato Growing Challenge with our team members across 8 countries at CPM Group. This fun simple challenge called on our team to plant a packet of tomato seeds. The idea? To foster a sense of community and growth among our CPM family. Like we say, it's simple yet meaningful. Apart from growing some pretty tasty fruit, here's a few reasons we're doing it: 🌱 It encourages our families to reconnect with nature and experience the joy of gardening. 🌱 It provides an opportunity to ground ourselves and find calm while nurturing our environment. 🌱 It reminds us to slow down and appreciate the beauty of nature's growth process. 🌱 And it raises awareness about the vital role our environment plays in providing nutrition and sustenance, how setting up the right conditions to thrive can help deliver some fruitful outcomes (see what we did there?) Happy planting and growing! Let's celebrate our planet and make a positive impact together. 🌱🌍 #CPMGroup #UNEnvironmentDay #CSR #Sustainability #Community #Growth #Nature

The global seafood sector is vital to food security, nutrition and income for people around the world. More than 3 billion people relying on seafood for their livelihoods. For over a decade, Mars and the World Wildlife Fund have worked together to drive positive impact, improving environmental and social practices in the fishing industry whilst promoting biodiversity and protecting endangered species. This week, our Petcare Chief Sustainability Officer, Marika McCauley Sine, sat down with WWF on their ‘Breaking Waves’ podcast to discuss our role as a major private sector actor in the ocean conservation space, as well as some of the challenges organizations face and how businesses can engage with consumers to become a part of their sustainability journey. During the episode, Marika highlighted the importance of cross sector collaboration for organizations looking to tackle systemic challenges in sustainability that stretch across sectors. Initiatives, such as the Fisheries Improvement Fund (FIF) launched by Mars in partnership with WWF and Finance Earth to catalyze and scale a $100 million investment in fisheries improvement by 2040 are essential in bringing together stakeholders across the supply chain to address environmental and social challenges facing the fishing industry. Take a listen here: https://lnkd.in/eJm-KyE4 #sustainablesourcing #partnerships #oceanconservation #collaboration Mars Petcare

Tara Rodríguez Besosa is a Puerto Rican activist, architect, and advocate for sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty. They are co-founder of El Departamento de la Comida (The Department of Food), an organization that connects local farmers to communities and promotes sustainable food systems in Puerto Rico. Through their work, Tara focuses on addressing issues of environmental justice, rebuilding resilience after natural disasters like Hurricane Maria, and fostering a deeper connection between people and their food sources. Their efforts often highlight the value of traditional farming practices in building food security. Tara Rodríguez Besosa has been a driving force in transforming Puerto Rico's food systems, emphasizing the interconnectedness of environmental sustainability, food sovereignty, and community empowerment. #PuertoRicoAgriculture #TaraRodreiguezBesosa #AgriculturalLeaders #EnvironmentalSustainability #VegetationManagement #SustainableAgriculture