Anne-Sophie Hottiaux-Hegmans

A month ago we moved with Future Affairs Consulting to CIC Rotterdam (in the beautiful historic "Groothandelsgebouw"). So now you can find us right at Rotterdam Central Station, connected not only to the large CIC community and the many #climate and #impact driven companies here, but also close to Brussels and Paris.  Thanks for the warm welcome to the community Joyce Kornet-Vreugdenhil and the obviously totally unbiased recommendation from Melissa Ablett-Jordaan ;) to choose CIC. I am looking forward to make even more impact. We have so much work to do. However, we will only get there with real substance - we need to deliver on impact. And this means: ➡️ on #decarbonisation (at scale!) ➡️ on #closedloop production (scope 3 emissions!) ➡️ on #netzero targets (and concrete, measurable roadmaps to get there) ➡️ on clear #sustainabilitystandards (no, #ISO is not enough) ➡️ While avoiding the paralysing effect of rather excessive precautionary measures (or using them as a shield against the climate innovation we urgently need) and other regulations that stifle the growth of our home-grown #climatetech innovation system in the EU. More than ever I am convinced, breakthroughs are only achievable with real substance. #regulatoryaffairs #publicaffairs #sustainability #biotech #climate #foodtech #cleantech #GHG #netzerotechnologies #water #biodiversity #landuse #circulareconomy #GHGprotocol #ESG #LCA #CSRD #Greenclaimsdirective #regulatorysandboxes #innovationprinciple #competitiveness #strategicautonomy #biomanufacturing #Draghi #Letta #singlemarket #cleanindustrialdeal

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Check out this years "Europe's Climate Leaders" by the Financial Times. I am very proud to see Novonesis listed among the companies recognized for taking climate action. The list focuses on businesses that have achieved the greatest reduction in their Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity over a five-year period, in combination with other sustainability parameters. Read more by clicking the link. #biosolutions #sustainability #climateaction

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omami GmbH @ Berliner Morgenpost    Christina Hammerschmid founded the Berlin food brand omami and has made it her mission, to change the image of tofu. In an interview with Alexander Uhl from Berliner Morgenpost, she shares how she identified a “blind spot” in the plant-based market.    🌟 The new kind of tofu  Tofu is extremely versatile and offers countless preparation options. The secrets of omami are the marinade and the texture. The fermented marinade gives the chickpea tofu more flavor, as it allows the natural umami to soak into the tofu.    💡 Positioning  The aim of omami is not to replace commercially available tofu, but to offer an independent product that can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen. omami is primarily aimed at the younger generation, who is increasingly looking for plant-based products and values easy cooking.    Read more about omami and access the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/ejqrhEPR   #omami #cleopr 

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👀 👃 👅 Celebrating #WorldFoodDay: Encouraging consumers to trust their senses and save good food from going to waste  👀 👃 👅 In 2018, the European Commission reported that ca. 10% of EU household food waste comes from misunderstandings about the difference between Best Before and Use By dates. This led Too Good To Go to create the ‘Look-Smell-Taste’ initiative, spreading awareness on how ‘Best Before’ products are ‘often good after’ their date. 🤝 In partnership with some of the world's leading consumer goods companies incl. Unilever, Nestlé, Danone, Mondelēz International and Bel we introduced a simple yet powerful way to reduce food waste at home. The bespoke Look-Smell-Taste label encourages consumers to trust their senses and ‘look, smell and taste’ Best Before food/drink items before unnecessarily wasting them. Together, we’re making a real difference: 74% of people who noticed the ’Look-Smell-Taste’ label, report they feel inspired to adapt their behaviour for the better.* 👏 A massive *thank you* to our coalition of over 500 brands, across 14 countries, who have adopted the label and print it on over 6 billion product packs annually, helping consumers avoid unnecessary wastage. For more information about the link between food waste and the environment, please visit https://lnkd.in/ek3ZZgSQ. #Sustainability #FoodWaste #TooGoodToGo #LookSmellTaste *According to a multi-country Brand and Image survey conducted by Kantar Insights for Too Good To Go, 2024.

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Yesterday, 47 organisations based in Germany, left X (formerly known as Twitter) for good. On June 18, the International Day Against Hate Speech, associations and organisations such as Doctors of the World , Fairtrade Deutschland, Germanwatch e.V., Kindernothilfe e.V., and terre des hommes Deutschland e.V. deactivated their accounts on X. They call this the "eXit" and provide information under the hashtag #ByeByeElon as well as on the website of the same name about the dangers of hate speech. As a comms person, it's a tough decision because there are still millions of active users on X who can potentially read the messages, watch the videos, and click on the links you post. However, Twitter has always been a cesspit filled with horrific insults and threats. And it got worse from the first day of Elon Musk's takeover in October 2022. The new owner renamed Twitter to X and fired almost all employees responsible for moderation and security. In return, banned right-wing radicals and extremists returned. "Hate, incitement, calls for violence, disinformation: all of this has increasingly become part of the daily interactions on X since Elon Musk's takeover," the statement of the 47 organisations reads and I agree 100%. Moderation is essential to enable respectful dialogue. A platform that allows disinformation, hate speech, and discrimination undermines these democratic foundations. I wished there was a serious alternative but unfortunately, Threads, Mastodon, and Bluesky haven't lived up to the hype. So what to do? For now, we will keep using X - but I will start a conversation with my colleagues about the pros and cons of using X and whether we should organise an 'eXit' here in Australia - because deep down, I believe that the world would be a better place without X. More info about the campaign here (in German): https://byebyeelon.de/

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We are revolutionising #Food Production in #Local Communities. Our #Shaping the #Future Innovation Platform® undertakes applied research & development for the wide benefit of society. Our Partners strengthen #Supply #Chains with Technology to reduce #ESG-related risks. Food Factories 5.0 do so as #Superorganisms by leveraging the power of #Collective #Intelligence and #Collaborative #Social #Innovation. https://lnkd.in/d7N7g8yb

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The species-appropriate keeping of quails is a multifaceted topic. In our latest guide, we take a closer look at this topic.

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The environment knows no borders, nor does climate change. We must be more determined than ever to make a difference, and – together with progressive business leaders -push for long term decisions that benefit the planet. We fundamentally believe the EU must stay on the course set out in the European Climate Law, committing to a climate-neutral economy by 2050, and fully implementing the European Green Deal. Doing so will guide businesses and governments to invest in sustainable solutions and transition to a nature-positive economy. We need a strong and competitive EU and single market, eliminating barriers to create a level playing field, free movement, and free trade. At Oatly, we will continue advocating for a plant-centric food system shift to do our part in leaving a healthy planet for our children. To EU decision makers and citizens concerned about the future of our planet – we have authored this “Oatly Call to Action” and encourage everyone to continue to think about the world we have, and the one we need to leave to our children and grandchildren. oatly.com/eucalltoaction. Our planet’s future should never be a fight we give up. Now more than ever, we need to push harder.

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🇨🇭🌱 FoodTech 500 alum Planted secures collaboration that will boost its market presence. SevenVentures, the investment arm of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, has partnered with Swiss FoodTech company Planted Foods in a media-for-equity deal worth millions. The collaboration, which will run until 2027, will boost Planted’s visibility through TV and streaming campaigns and position it as a leader in plant-based meat alternatives across Germany and beyond. Founded in 2019, Planted produces plant-based meats like planted.chicken and planted.duck, which are available in over 10,000 stores and 6,500 restaurants across Europe. The partnership, which aligns with SevenVentures’ support for eco-focused startups, leverages ProSiebenSat.1’s media reach to strengthen Planted’s market presence and attract more consumers to sustainable food choices. Read the full vegconomist - the vegan business magazine article here: https://lnkd.in/eEQKJU3y #ForwardFooding #FoodTech500 #altprotein #plantbasedmeat #futurefood

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Living in the US for over six years has highlighted the stark differences in agricultural practices and food regulations between the US and Europe. These disparities become increasingly evident when considering the use of pesticides and ingredients prohibited in the EU. Europe takes a strong stance on consumer protection and environmental sustainability, implementing stringent laws governing pesticides and food additives. This proactive approach prioritizes the health of European citizens and the environment. In contrast, the US has a more lenient regulatory framework, allowing the use of certain pesticides and ingredients deemed unsafe by European standards. This divergence highlights the need for increased awareness about adopting higher standards in food production. As someone with experience living in both regions, I find it crucial to raise awareness about these differences. By understanding Europe's stricter regulations, we can work and vote towards aligning US practices with other countries prioritizing public health and environmental sustainability. #healthyliving #nutrition #organic

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Very interesting take by Nadine Bongaerts-Duportet, Ph.D. at #SIALparis on regulation in the #food industry. 2 years is typical for getting green light in the US. 5 years is not uncommon in Europe. How can you convince investors to wait that long ??!! We need less regulation. Not more. Free Europe. Reduce rules, norms and regulation.

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Honoured to be quoted in this interesting piece on current and future price trends in commodities, including coffee - and how it’s all connected with demographic trends and climate change. Thanks to Dominik Bath for this exchange of thoughts in my role with the Institute for the Future (Zukunftsinstitut GmbH)! #retail #fmcg #commodities #coffee #consumertrends

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📅 Hamburg Sustainability Conference – Solution Pitch “Acting credibly and sustainable with SDGold”   The Hamburg Sustainability Conference is driven by the vision that reaching the #SDGs requires interdisciplinary and trustful collaboration among the international community. The conference aims to foster new partnerships and collective action of those who are willing to commit to action: global policymakers, private sector leaders, academia experts, and civil society representatives. Multilateral alliances will advocate for scalable projects and progressive policies. Open dialogues will lead to decisions that turn into concrete actions with measurable results. The annual conference and its international satellites are a joint initiative of the United Nations (UNDP), the German Federal Government (Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ)), the Michael Otto Foundation and the City of Hamburg.   💡💪 Hub Empowering Societies Fair and inclusive policies are critical to achieving the #2030Agenda. The Hub will focus on the initiatives to empower women and girls, just mobility, implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the role of NGOs, philanthropy and social networks as drivers of change. The Foundation Development and Climate Alliance – funded by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) – would like to show you how we can “empower” companies. Our process-based approach #SDGold offers numerous advantages to companies that are already actively committed to climate protection and sustainable development or would like to do so. It is a strong award that demonstrates a company’s commitment to meeting the requirements of the Paris Agreement and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The benefits of the label make it a valuable tool as part of a comprehensive and long-term sustainability strategy. In a 15-minute pitch Peter Renner (Chairman of the Board of Directors) and Sina Brod (Head of Research & Consulting, Foundation Development and Climate Alliance) will explain the advantages of the SDGold award and answer your questions.   🕚 Hamburg Sustainability Conference: October 7 – October 8, 2024 🕓 Solution Pitch: October 8, 2024 at 11:00 am at Exhibition Area 📍 Hamburg Chamber of Commerce More info: https://lnkd.in/dTEHfD4y   #oneworldoneclimate #sustainabledevelopment #hamburgsustainabilityconference

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What happens if you bring 600+ sustainability professionals together? This week in Montreux at the member meeting of the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development was exactly such occasion. The bunch of sustainability engineers, marketeers, climate, nature, equity, nutrition public affairs and other change makers were all leaning in on: 🔄 Sharing latest trends and insights, from scope 3 practices to, equity in supply chains and sustainability education 🧐 Unpacking emerging concepts such as regenerative landscapes, plant forward diets for its merits, how to spur non-financial reporting transparency and accounting for avoided emissions. 🌅 Picturing 'what does good look like': what is the North Star, what are the systems we need to create, within planetary boundaries, where consumers, farmers and workers all enjoy a good life. 🏗 With a determination to unpack jargon, make impacts measurable and manageable, identifying the knots and bolts we can use developing products for better outcomes, changing companies from within and collaboration. 🚀 And, above all, spur action, encourageing each other to keep up the good work - as we do not have time to loose. Among some of the inspiring new sources: 1️⃣ WBCSD and Deloitte Playbook with ideas for plant-forward innovation pathways through reformulating, revamping, replicating, and reimagining portfolios. See: https://lnkd.in/eu4K-ENz 2️⃣ Futerra and WBCSD 'Low Carbon Lifestyles Wheel' - with steps for individuals to reduce GHG emissions by up to 5% with new functional, social, and emotional benefits: https://lnkd.in/eq3ZEjKa 3️⃣ Top 10 Sustainability Trends to watch by WBCSD: https://lnkd.in/eD7bipGp ... and more to come! 📢 Shout all to all peers: you rock! #LD2024 #sustainability #climate #nature #health #nutrition #livelihoods #transparency #impact

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Congratulations to vegconomist - the vegan business magazine on the successful launch of their new 🆄🅿🅳🅰🆃🅴 Business Webtalk series! 🎉 The first session on "Navigating the Plant-Based Markets in Germany and France" featured industry experts Jean-Gabriel Mollard, Swantje Tomalak, Marta Aleksandra Kusnierz and Fabian E. Fuchs. Nadine Filko skillfully moderated the discussion, drawing out valuable insights on market trends, consumer preferences, and innovation in the plant-based sector. Thanks for the insights! Don't miss the next edition of this enlightening series! It's a must-attend for anyone in the sector looking to stay ahead of market developments. #update #PlantBased #FoodInnovation #BusinessInsights #vegconomist #Sustainability #VeganFood #PlantBasedDiet #FoodTech #AlternativeProtein #FutureOfFood #HealthyEating #VeganLifestyle #PlantBasedInnovation #FoodIndustry #SustainableFood #VeganBusiness #PlantBasedMarket

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Once again last weekend, I had a conversation with a friend who, despite taking great care to put the best on the table for his family by #cooking as much as possible with #fresh, natural, and #unprocessed ingredients, was deeply convinced that cooking with #oliveoil is unhealthy and not recommended. I keep wondering where this information comes from, and at the same time, why so little is shared about the properties and #health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. Let alone the discussion of the proper price, qualities of supermarket olive oil, cost of production, yield of an olive tree, and all the things that need to happen before this amazing fruit juice makes it to the bottle. I have read numerous articles and books on this topic, and I still feel there is so much more to discover. At the same time, we have made it our mission to spread the word, share the #information, to let you know what real #oliveoil is, and help you find a trustworthy source: for your kitchen, but more importantly, for your #health. For those of you that have found tresmundi to be their trustful source: thank you so much, it brings us enormous joy. In a world where fraud spreads faster than we can react, finding trustworthy information and #authentic products has become a real challenge. This is where MERUM (link in the comments), the Italian magazine for olive oil, #wine, #travel, and good food, steps in. Their mission is similar: to expose the truth, conduct authentic and unbiased tests, teach people what to look for when searching for authentic Italian products, and to help YOU find them. One of their latest issues this year was all about olive oil, and is according to me a bible to anyone who wants to truly get an understanding of this topic. They succeeded fantastically to create a 24-page ad-free compendium on topics such as:   - Is cold-pressed olive oil better? - Why is it #healthy? - How to recognize good olive oil? - How is olive oil produced? - What is the right price, and where can you find quality olive oil? - Should you #cook with olive oil? They did this so well that there was ALMOST nothing else we could add. So we asked Merum if we could give this further on, and they answered, which brings us to today. #Tresmundi and #Merum agreed to collaborate to provide this compendium with the sole purpose of helping you understand olive oil. This 24-page document is full of detailed information that will change the way you look at olive oil, #cooking, your #health, and your overall #wellbeing We are proud to be part of this challenge, and we’re excited to let you know that you can receive this compendium for free with any order you place on our website. ( And to make it clear: #Merum did not receive any compensation for this. We only paid for printing and transportation costs) This is how #collaboration with #purpose works! Enjoy reading. Embrace the #change #evo #evoo #extravergine #olivenöl #ernährung #oliveoil #healthycoooking #healthyliving

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⏳ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟎 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 & 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 ⏳ We are very grateful for the more than 1.8 million euros raised so far. 🙏🏻 🎯 2 million euros is in sight. Onwards to the goal! The Crowdfund web page: https://bit.ly/3Q4A5XR 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐃𝐎 𝐖𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓? 𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 📈💚 Investing in bamboo and carbon removal requires a significant investment in the beginning, but gives so much back for generations to come. Bamboo has a positive impact in many ways. UN organisations and COP 21 recognise bamboo as a useful crop in the fight against climate change, supporting biodiversity and soil restoration. 🎯Our goal: to store up to 1,000,000 tonnes of carbon. Are you joining us? 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 🥇 With your help, we can really make a difference. Bamboologic has invested a lot in recent years to catalyse the European Bamboo chain. Recognised and supported by industry leaders, farming organisations, the press and a lot of heroic supporters. 🙏🏻❗But our story is only beginning. Now we are about to multiply our impact through a local and sustainable bamboo chain. Help us make this happen and nature will thank you. 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐛𝐢𝐨 & 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 🌱 Globally, Europe is the largest importer of bamboo and the second largest processor of bamboo after China. Demand for EU bamboo is growing rapidly. 🌍 NOW is the time to secure this green raw material in Europe. Planting bamboo today is decades of sustainable harvesting. 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 & 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 💪 To make a long-term impact, we are investing in nature. In 2020, we bought 125 hectares of barren land threatened by desertification. After much investment and care, the local ecosystem is improving and we have become the biggest economic enabler in the region. 📢 Together we can make more impact 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟎𝐬 Our team laid the foundation for bamboo cultivation in Europe back in 1996 with the Bamboo for Europe programme, subsidised by the EU. Now their persistence is bearing fruit and the industry is embracing locally grown bamboo. Bamboo grows in Europe, there are numerous processing possibilities and soil, biodiversity and climate benefits. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 !💚 #entrepreneurship #startups #socialentrepreneurs #venturecapital #investing #fundraising #sustainability #sustainablefinance #esginvesting #impactinvesting #crowdfunding #duurzaaminvesteren #fondsenwerving

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The second RAINFOREST case study takes place in Norway. The goal of this case study is to address how we can foster biodiversity-friendly food choices from a psychological perspective. The connection between biodiversity loss and consumer’s food choices is currently underexplored. We will therefore address how people interact with biodiversity loss when choosing food products and how their motivation as well as demographic profile influences this interaction. Shift in consumer demand is fundamental to reduce biodiversity loss related to the food system. We will investigate how people respond to different types of information about the biodiversity impact of our food system in order to develop effective interventions. One option we will explore further is the potential of biodiversity-relevant food labelling, something that is currently not available for consumers in most countries. Another pathway we will investigate is different ways of framing and how they affect consumers evaluation and preferences for policies aimed at conserving biodiversity. We don’t have any results so far, but reviewing the literature and realizing how little research has been done on the intersection between biodiversity loss and consumer decision making- not only in psychology, has been exciting as it means we have a lot to learn and a lot to contribute!

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👉 Communication is key - sustainability should be visible and verifiable in the sense of do good and talk about it 🌍 Green Hushing: Why silence is not the answer 🌱 More and more companies are holding back with sustainability statements - for fear of greenwashing accusations. But silence is not the answer! Here are the three most important points to avoid green hustling: 1️⃣ Authenticity and transparency: honest communication with data instead of empty slogans creates trust. 2️⃣ Hiding is not an option: If you don't say anything at all, you risk losing credibility and valuable competitive advantages. 3️⃣ Technology can help: Blockchain & Co. can be used to make supply chains traceable and verifiably transparent. Listen to Julia Müller ´s podcast Handelsblatt "So klingt Wirtschaft" Lukas Birn Laura Schuch Katharina Muehlbauer Dr. Dorothea Pohlmann

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