Charles Henderson is the partner lead for ERM's Nature and Water strategy in the UK. He leads projects on nature positive, TNFD and nature tech for clients in multiple sectors. He has delivered agroforestry development projects in Africa and sits on the board of Plan Vivo, where he is shaping the future of Biodiversity Credits. Charles has worked with the world's leading corporates for over 25 years on their sustainability ambition and strategies.
About World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit 2024
As a Gold Partner to the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, we are proud to be exhibiting at and presenting at this year’s event in London which spotlights the latest advancements in the transition to sustainable and resilient agri-food systems, around the theme of fostering resilient agriculture through supply chain partnerships. This is the leading European networking event for businesses that are at the forefront of investing in and developing technologies for nature positive, resilient agriculture and food systems.
Over 1,000 agribusinesses, farming co-operatives, policy makers, investors, and start-ups will come together to share valuable insights and lessons on breakthrough innovations and regulatory targets, through panel discussions and networking opportunities. Above all, our goal will be to promote the collaboration needed to spark urgent action and bring scalable solutions to the sector.
Meet ERM at the conference!
ERM on the stage at the conference
As a Gold sponsor of the event, ERM will be available as exhibitor to discuss your sustainability, regulatory and scientific needs, and keen to discuss how the Agri-Chemical Industry can foster resilient agriculture through supply chain partnerships.
At the event, ERM will be moderating and leading the following sessions:
October 1st -10:30 – 11:10 am
ERM’s Charles Henderson will moderate the following panel: Nature Data and Analytics: Measuring Impact and Supporting Disclosures.
What role do data and technology play in enabling growers, retailers, and food brands to make decisions about sustainability across their value chains? How can remote sensing and digital tools enhance agri-food companies’ ability to understand the scope and impact of nature-related risks and provide detailed nature and biodiversity data? How does this data help meet the increasing demands from investors and regulators and the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), while optimising cost and efficiency? What partnerships and collaborations are emerging?
October 1st – 11:40 – 12:20 am
Alongside the main programme, ERM will host a break-out session on Stewarding Nature Through the Value Chain: Innovations, Metrics, and Strategy, exploring major corporate needs, and highlighting best practices in the value chain. This interactive session will support participants to address their nature and water challenges. It will explore recent developments and cutting edge techniques including data management and tech adoption – for biodiversity and landscape baselining and tracking, supply chain visibility and adoption of nature based solutions. Members of the NatureTech Alliance ERM, Salesforce, NatureMetrics and Planet will will be on hand to facilitate and share insights.
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