Workshop: Land Sector Investments that Drive Climate, Nature, and Business Value

Climate-driven natural resource disruptions—from water scarcity to crop volatility—are proving that failing to invest in climate and nature poses tangible risks to supply chains and business continuity. The market no longer rewards simply setting ambitious sustainability commitments —it demands capital implementation. Now is the time for companies that rely on land-sector activities, such as agriculture and forestry, to invest in on-the-ground projects to drive business resilience, advance sustainability goals, mitigate risk, and align with the evolving regulations. However, the path forward is complex, and corporate sustainability teams face challenges across the board, from gaining cross-functional team buy-in and justifying the business case for long-term investments to selecting the appropriate project partners and tracking impact. This session will help sustainability leaders bridge the gap between corporate goals, financial viability, and procurement objectives when investing in climate and nature projects. Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of evaluation, selection, justification, and tracking considerations for land-sector investments that unlock carbon reductions while maximizing nature co-benefits. Speakers: Karen Mo, Director, Nature Research and Partnerships, Food and Forest, Ceres Suzanne McDowell, Vice President, Social & Environmental Impact, King Arthur Baking Company Akiva Fishman, Director, Nature-based Solutions, Forests, World Wildlife Fund Alissa Marturano, Senior Director- Healthy Planet, Mars Leah Wolfe, Senior Manager of Sustainability & Mission, Simple Mills