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Connecting Climate and Nature with Dr. Cheryl Baldwin
Dr. Cheryl Baldwin, VP of Sustainability Consulting at Pure Strategies, joins us to share her insights on integrating these critical approaches for sustainable growth.
Christy Cook, Seth Combs & Eric Pasewalk
November 21, 2024
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🌱 How can businesses bridge the gap between climate and nature strategies? Dr. Cheryl Baldwin, VP of Sustainability Consulting at Pure Strategies, joins us to share her insights on integrating these critical approaches for sustainable growth. With experience spanning industries like food, retail, and cosmetics, Cheryl provides practical advice on addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Why This Conversation Matters
As Cheryl explains, addressing climate and nature together is no longer optional—it’s a business imperative. From developing science-based frameworks to working with local communities, she lays out how companies can take meaningful action.
“Nature is a carbon solution, representing at least 30% of the emissions mitigation needed to meet the Paris Agreement.”
— Dr. Cheryl Baldwin
What You’ll Learn
The Planet Forward Playbook: A hands-on guide for assessing gaps in your sustainability efforts across protection, restoration, and sustainable management. Cheryl shares how this simple tool helps companies align with global biodiversity targets.
Action Over Perfection: Cheryl urges companies to take the first step. “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good,” she advises, emphasizing progress over waiting for flawless metrics.
Collaboration Is Key: Learn how involving local communities and indigenous knowledge can create more inclusive and impactful sustainability projects.
Practical Next Steps
Download the Planet Forward Playbook to start your gap assessment.
Evaluate Your Nature Footprint: Assess your company’s land use and its alignment with global targets for restoration, protection, and management.
Join the Conversation: Explore the Nature Action Forum, a collaborative space for peer-to-peer learning and support.
Listen to the full episode here on Spotify.
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