BOSTON — In a crucial year for deforestation action, Ceres is highlighting innovative ways companies can use technology to reduce the climate and nature risks facing their businesses from forest loss and degradation in their supply chain. Much attention will be on forests this year, with COP30 taking place in the Brazilian Amazon, the European Union's Deforestation Regulation set to go into effect, and many of the world’s largest companies having ambitious no-deforestation pledges tied to 2025. Â
As Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber writes in Forbes.com,Â
"Deforestation has the potential to disrupt businesses' supply chains, compromise productivity, and increase production costs. With more than half the world's economy reliant on nature and the services it provides, safeguarding natural ecosystems is critical to helping companies ensure the long-term viability of their operations and supply chains.”Â
Greta Fearman of financial institution Cardano and Michel Santos of global food giant Bunge will join Ceres’ food and forest expert Carolyn Ching, as well as other experts, for an insightful virtual discussion. Journalists are invited to cover the discussion. Register here.Â
WHAT:Â Deforestation Action: Leveraging Technology to Clean Up Supply ChainsÂ
WHEN:Â 11 a.m. ET on March 26, 2025Â
WHERE: ZoomÂ
WHO:Â Â
Carolyn Ching, Director of Research, Food and Forests, Ceres Â
Greta Fearman, Head of Stewardship and Sustainable Investment, Cardano Â
Alan Kroeger, Director of Nature and Climate, Satelligence Â
Michel Santos, Sr. Director of Global Sustainability on Grains and Oilseeds, BungeÂ
MEDIA CONTACT:Â Â
Bridget Vis: [email protected]Â Â
About CeresÂ
Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable world. United under a shared vision, our powerful networks of investors and companies are proving sustainability is the bottom line—changing markets and sectors from the inside out. For more information, visit ceres.org.Â