COFCO International’s Post

🗓️ Last chance to register! Our zero-deforestation webinar is just around the corner! Join Quantis and industry experts on October 22 as we dive into how businesses can navigate two pivotal frameworks shaping the future of sustainable supply chains: the SBTi FLAG and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). 🌍 Nearly 24% of company revenues are tied to commodities linked to deforestation. Understanding how these frameworks converge and diverge is crucial for companies aiming to eliminate deforestation from their supply chains. ➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/47JTW6s #SupplyChain #EUDR #SBTiFLAG #ZeroDeforestation

#UNIDO and the International Coffee Organization (ICO) are leading new concrete efforts to strengthen climate adaptation measures and foster #sustainability in the #Coffee Global Value Chain (C-GVC). The joint report, "Sustainability & Resilience of the Coffee Global Value Chain" analyzes the requirements and options for establishing a global funding mechanism to support stakeholders throughout the C-GVC and address #ClimateChange. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dH-x6kHB Vanusia Nogueira | The World Bank Group | UNDP | FAO | International Trade Centre

For Africa and particularly for coffee-exporting countries, sustainability is an urgent commercial imperative driven by regulations in large export markets like the EU. When we talk to African exporters and entrepreneurs, smallholders and economists, it is clear that the coffee sector offers the ideal use test case to develop a digitally-enabled, sustainable solution that advances climate and economic goals in tandem for the region. https://lnkd.in/es-gfRVv Aliza Marcus Nina Zegger Ahmad Slaibi

🌱 Had the honour of representing the Donau Soja Organisation at Trend&Hedge Club this week. I shared insights on critical EU developments impacting the oilseeds market. Surely, we discussed the 𝐄𝐔 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐄𝐔𝐃𝐑) and its crucial pillars: compliance starting at the farm level, 📍 geo-coordinates, 🌳 deforestation verification, ✅ legality checks, and 📜 certification. On top of this, I emphasised the 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐂𝐒𝐑𝐃) requirements, where emissions and reductions, including supply chain impacts (Scope 3), must now be measured and reported. This means transparency and a move away from greenwashing – actions must align with verifiable environmental impacts. Our commitment at Donau Soja Organisation remains strong as we support producers through certification and data solutions to ensure a European, traceable, deforestation and conversion-free, sustainable supply chain. #Sustainability #GreenDeal #EUCompliance #EUDR

🌍🥛 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 We are excited to have our research featured on 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮𝟴 of the 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣’𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 – 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜! Our work focuses on innovative upcycling strategies, transforming waste from the dairy sector into valuable resources for biomaterial production. By reimagining waste as a resource, we’re helping to develop 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and advancing the circular economy in dairy processing worldwide. A special thanks to ivana gandolfi for the opportunity and fruitful collaboration! 📖 Discover how we’re driving the future of sustainable dairy practices! 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗹𝗻𝗸𝗱.𝗶𝗻/𝗲𝗮𝗠𝘅𝗷𝘄𝗷𝗛 Let’s drive change together—because sustainability starts with innovation! 💡🌱 #DairyInnovation #Sustainability #GreenPackaging #RecyclingStrategies #DairyProcessing #Upcycling

JUST RELEASED: Our latest brief, Insights on Investments in Food Systems Transformation, explores four key themes that emerged from public and panel discussions at our Milken Institute global events and COP28. Themes include the relationship between public policy and private industry investment, the risks of investing vs. not investing, investor mindsets, and barriers to investment. These themes inform three actionable opportunity areas for collaboration and activation ahead of COP30. Read the full brief, here: https://lnkd.in/dG2aq3zh Thank you to Adam Waglay of Butterfly Equity, Ben Fargher of Cargill, Craig Wichner of Farmland LP, Dan Pathomvanich of NR Instant Produce PCL, Ertharin Cousin of Food Systems for the Future , Gunhild Anker Stordalen of EAT, Jason Buechel of Whole Foods Market, Jeremy Coller of FAIRR Initiative, John Friedman of AgFunder, Shehriyar Antia of PGIM, and all of those who contributed perspectives on our climate financing for food systems transformation series of panels at Global Conference 2023 & 2024, Asia Summit 2023, and Middle East and Africa Summit 2023. #MIGlobal #FoodSystems #ClimateFinancing

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) just released a new edition of its Dairy Sustainability Outlook – Special Edition on Dairy Processing. 🌍🥛 This special issue spotlights the global dairy sector’s innovative initiatives that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It features a diverse collection of case studies, showcasing how dairy processing is driving sustainability and building resilient systems worldwide. Discover how the dairy industry is leading the way in sustainable practices and innovation. 🌱✨ Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/eaMxjwjH #DairySustainability #FIL #IDF #SustainableDairy #Innovation #UNSDGs #DairyProcessing

Butterfly Co-Founder and Co-CEO Adam Waglay was featured in the latest brief by Milken Institute Feeding Change stemming from his insights at the Milken Institute 2024 Global Conference. He notes that “one of the things in food is: You have to match the investment with the right type of capital, the right type of timeline, the right type of leverage.”    To learn more about the importance of investing in food systems, read the full brief here: https://lnkd.in/dG2aq3zh

📣 Bloomberg's latest piece sheds light on "The Race to Map the World and Protect $110 Billion of Trade" with our portfolio company Meridia taking the spotlight 🌍. The article delves into the challenges posed by the EU Deforestation Regulation for smallholder farmers, highlighting Meridia's efforts in ensuring their access to regulated supply chains while combatting deforestation. Exciting collaborations with giants like Unilever, Cargill, Louis Dreyfus Company, and ICE showcase Meridia's proactive approach in navigating the complexities of the commodities affected by EUDR. The article offers invaluable insights into the meticulous verification processes, right down to the 'polygon,' ensuring the authenticity and quality of data along the supply chain. It's crucial that we act swiftly and efficiently to safeguard smallholder farmers from the impact of these stringent regulations. Meridia's technology not only paves the way for sustainable livelihoods for farmers but also aligns with global trade objectives, all while preserving our invaluable forests 🌳. https://lnkd.in/esWEd9vt

🌱 Honoured to have been invited to join the #TeamEurope Initiative workshop on Deforestation-free Value Chains. We explored ways to navigate both opportunities and challenges presented by the EUDR. By working together, we can ensure a faster transition towards more inclusive and sustainable smallholder-led food systems! 🌱 💚farmer connect offers its clients a traceability solution spanning from the first mile to the end customer. Our users can seamlessly plug in trusted data, right from the source, and thus, ensure that the smallholder farmer at origin remains a key value creator in the supply chain. More about us ➡️https://hubs.li/Q02xXkdR0 #deforestationfree #valuechains #EUDR #datadrivensolutions #SustainableAgriculture #EU International Coffee Organization Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Producers Direct Kristian Doolan