Nearly two years into the Food Emissions 50 initiative, over half of the 50 focus companies have set targets to reduce their GHG emissions, with many committing to set targets aligned with a 1.5-degree future. To achieve these targets, companies need to develop and implement robust climate transition plans to ensure a business-wide transition to a lower emission and more resilient food economy. In this webinar, participants:
Discovered Ceres’ new indicators that assess companies’ progress on implement key elements of robust climate transition plans in the food sector
Reviewed progress made by companies like Bunge, Kraft Heinz, and General Mills, as shown in Ceres' updated Food Emissions 50 Company Benchmark, and where there are opportunities for further alignment of companies’ actions with their climate-related goals
Gained insight into how Yum! Brands focus company is thinking about climate transition planning
Speakers
Jon Hixson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Yum! Brands
Nako Kobayashi, Manager, Food Emissions 50, Ceres
Meryl Richards, Director, Food and Forests, Ceres