On Wednesday 16th July, Sustainable Foods hosted 'Who Pays: Financing the Sustainable Foods Transition', in partnership with HSBC. Speakers included:

  • Owen Bethell, Global Public Affairs Lead, Environment, Nestle
  • Katrina Hayter, Global Head, Sustainable Land Use & Supply, HSBC
  • Patrick Holden, Executive Director, Sustainable Food Trust
  • Louis Bedwell, Business Unit Lead, Future Food Movement

Watch the full recording →

 

Key Takeaways

  • Invest in the Future: $1.1T per year is needed to fund sustainable food systems by 2030.
  • Shift to Regenerative Farming: Mixed farming and crop rotation are key—profit shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense.
  • Sustainable Finance: HSBC now offers loans to support whole-enterprise sustainability.
  • Regenerative Sourcing: Nestlé targets 50% regenerative sourcing by 2030, investing 1 bn CHF since 2021.
  • Measure What Matters: Unified metrics for climate, nature, and social impact are essential.
  • Boost Subsidies: Doubling UK farm subsidies can accelerate the transition to regenerative methods.
  • Smart Carbon Policy: Incentives, not penalties, help farmers decarbonize.
  • Rethink Livestock: Cows are part of the solution—properly managed, they restore soil carbon.