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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
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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.
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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.
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Collaboration Is Key: Learn how involving local communities and indigenous knowledge can create more inclusive and impactful sustainability projects.
Practical Next Steps
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Download the Planet-Forward Playbook to start your gap assessment.
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Evaluate Your Nature Footprint: Assess your company’s land use and its alignment with global targets for restoration, protection, and management with the Planet-Forward resources.
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Join the the Nature Action Forum: Explore the Nature Action Forum, a collaborative space for peer-to-peer learning and support.
This episode with Dr. Cheryl Baldwin sheds light on how businesses can embrace a holistic approach to sustainability, intertwining climate and nature strategies to drive meaningful progress. By balancing actionable tools like the Planet-Forward Playbook with collaborative initiatives and a willingness to start, organizations can build resilient, impactful sustainability programs. As Cheryl reminds us, nature isn’t just an asset to be preserved—it’s an integral part of the solutions we need for a thriving future.
Listen to the full episode here on Spotify.
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