Sustainability Practice Network Panel Discussion
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
6.30pm-8.30pm Hosted by RiskMetrics Group
Can 'Big Food' Embrace Sustainable Agriculture?
The sustainability of large-scale agriculture is increasingly being called into question. Food manufacturers and agribusinesses catering to global food markets are being challenged by the rising demand for sustainably grown food. What material impact will this have for the food sector?
The discussion will explore what companies are doing to drive both profitability and agricultural sustainability.
Panelists:
- Michael Doane, Agricultural Economics and Sustainability, Monsanto
- Ani Gulati, Assistant General Counsel and Sustainability, General Mills
- Chip Jones, SVP Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Dean Foods
- Jake Baker, Climate Change Investment Research, Deutsche Bank
- Tensie Whelan, President, Rainforest Alliance
- Josh Viertel, President, Slow Food USA
Moderator: Linda-Eling Lee, Sustainability Research, RiskMetrics Group
Date: Tuesday, December 8th, panel discussion starts promptly at 6:30, reception 8 - 8:30 pm
Venue: RiskMetrics Group, One Chase Manhattan Plaza, 44th Fl., New York, NY
RSVP Required: lindaeling.lee@riskmetrics.com
Questions to Panelists: Please email questions to panelists in advance to lindaeling.lee@riskmetrics.com
