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ERM at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit 2024

September 30 - October 1, 2024

InterContinental London - The O2, London - Get Directions

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.

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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 1^st -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 1^st – 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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Meet ERM’s World Agri-Tech Innovation Team Hide

Charles Henderson

Climate Partner & Nature Lead, ERM

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.

Cristina Pellegrino

Global Industry Lead, Chemical, Partner, ERM

Cristina Pellegrino is Global Chemical Industry Lead, driving ERM activities for this sector with an in-depth knowledge of its global challenges and dynamics. She brings over 25 years’ experience in developing and implementing Sustainability and EHS strategies, providing advice in particular on issues such as Low Carbon Economy Transition, ESG/Investors and sustainability of operations.

During her career, she has supported clients globally across a wide range of industries (chemical, pharmaceutical, diversified energy, power) to respond to the evolving business challenges they face, leading on multiple complex large projects in various industries and countries.

Carolyn Thomas

Global Service Lead for Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs, ERM

Carolyn has 30 years’ experience in regulatory affairs working primarily in the European arena. Carolyn worked for Syngenta in Basel for 24 years managing the European funcigide portfolio and was active in her Crop Life Europe where she led the development of a number of industry standards which have since been integrated into the European guidance.

Joining ERM in March 2017, Carolyn leads the ERM Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs organisation with a strong focus on supporting clients with product related ESG challenges and delivering sustainability strategies in line with our client’s global imperatives for sustainable design, use and disposal throughout the lifecycle of their products and supply chain management. She also leads the regulatory function and supports clients to bring their products to the market safely, sustainably and in compliance with all relevant regulations. Working mainly in the Chemical sector, Carolyn has also supported clients within the Manufacturing and consumer goods Sectors applying regulatory knowledge and thinking to solve ESG challenges. Carolyn has strong skills in strategy design, risk assessment, decision analysis, advocacy and issue management.

Rohan Rajadurai

Partner, Nature Strategy Lead for Chemical, ERM

Rohan Rajadurai is a Partner at ERM and has over 20 years’ experience supporting various clients and projects in engagements related to Sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety. He has led the Chemical / Petrochemical Sector engagements in Asia Pacific and has project experience spanning across the chemical; petrochemical; oil and gas; power; energy; manufacturing; transportation and pharmaceuticals sectors. He is currently a Global Account Director and is leading Nature Strategy for the Chemical Industry.

Magali Pires

Partner, ERM

Magali is an experienced Sustainability and Environmental, Health & Safety compliance professional, with over 25 years’ experience at ERM. She has supported organizations across a wide range of sectors but has particularly focused in recent years on the Food & Agri value chain (Agri businesses, food and beverage manufacturers, retailers) – especially in Europe and Africa, helping clients improve how they manage EHS across their portfolio, navigate regulatory changes and provide insights on legislative trends, and increasingly helping clients transition to more sustainable operations.