This week's episode tackles another side of food waste...food loss at the farm level. Join us as Dr Lisa Johnson shares some incredible insights into food waste. Did you know that a staggering 34-42% of harvested produce never makes it off the farm due to market inconsistency and strict quality requirements.

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Welcome to another episode of Going Zero, sponsored by Emerald Ecovations. Each week, we strive to help business leaders navigate workplace sustainability. Today's episode features a special guest, Dr. Cheryl Baldwin, VP of Sustainability Consulting at Pure Strategies.

In our conversation with Dr. Baldwin, we discuss the Nature Action Forum—an initiative fostering proactive corporate engagement in sustainability. Dr. Baldwin shares how nature can account for at least 30% of emissions mitigation needed to meet the Paris Agreement, illustrating the vital role of nature in climate adaptation. We discuss the current crisis in nature, with nearly 70% of monitored species populations declining, and the necessity of synchronizing climate and biodiversity goals.

Dr. Baldwin explains gap assessments and the concept of the nature footprint, emphasizing land use's significant impact. She offers real-world examples, such as Walmart's nature protection investments and Toyota's habitat restoration goals, showcasing how companies can support local economies and indigenous communities in biodiversity projects.

Dr. Baldwin's team at Pure Strategies provides invaluable resources, including the "Planet Forward" series, to help companies address these interconnected challenges. She encourages business leaders to focus on sustainable practices beyond carbon accounting, integrating strategies for protection, restoration, and sustainable management of nature.

Tune in to discover how businesses can accelerate their sustainability journey, foster innovation, and contribute to a resilient future. Don't forget to subscribe to our "Going Zero" newsletter for the latest sustainability updates, and visit our sponsor at emeraldecovations.com for sustainable workplace solutions.

Welcome to another episode of "Going Zero," the podcast that empowers business leaders to embed sustainable practices into their workplace. Sponsored by Emerald Ecovations, the Going Zero podcast features insights from experts and thought leaders who are pioneering change in the corporate world.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Alex Gold, a visionary biologist with a PhD in resilience science and the CEO of BWD North America, where he guides businesses toward sustainable strategies that align with long-term corporate goals.

Dr. Gold is also the author of the groundbreaking new book, "Leaving Planet Simple." We'll explore Dr. Gold's unique definition of sustainability, explore the transformative mindset shifts he advocates, and uncover practical strategies for integrating sustainability into the core of business operations.

Dr. Gold will share insights from his extensive career across academia, government, and consulting, illustrating how resilience science can future-proof businesses and lead to smarter, more adaptive corporate strategies.