abstract
Asia Summit 2024

Decarbonization and the Path Towards Sustainable Food Systems

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Food systems and the various activities that move food from its source to the end consumer, including agriculture, transportation, processing, retail, and waste, are responsible for approximately one-third of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Decarbonizing the food supply chain is a critical component of sustainable food systems transformation, which could contribute to annual net benefits of up to US$10 trillion through reduced healthcare costs from dietary changes, improved livelihoods, and decreased pollution—all while supporting global efforts to remain below key climate thresholds. To drive decarbonization, institutional investors and large food corporations will need to take innovative paths to support the shift towards more sustainable and resilient practices in the use of farmland and forests, water and energy. This panel turns to financing experts and food industry business leaders to identify the greatest opportunities for investments to decarbonize food systems and promote planetary and public health.

    Moderator

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    Holly Freishtat

    Senior Director, Feeding Change, Milken Institute

    Speakers

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    Vijay Iyengar

    Executive Chairman, Agrocorp International
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    Brian Kernohan

    Chief Sustainability Officer, Manulife Investment Management
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    Dan Pathomvanich

    CEO, NR Instant Produce
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    Melody Wan

    CEO, Rabobank Asia