Sustainability Practice Network
Panel Discussion
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
6.30pm-8.30pm
RiskMetrics Group, One Chase Manhattan Plaza, 44th Fl., New York, NY

The sustainability of large-scale agriculture is increasingly being called into question. Food manufacturers and agribusinesses catering to global food markets are being challenged by the rising demand for sustainably grown food. What material impact will this have for the food sector?

The discussion will explore what companies are doing to drive both profitability and agricultural sustainability.

Panelists:

Michael Doane, Agricultural Economics and Sustainability, Monsanto
Ani Gulati, Assistant General Counsel and Sustainability, General Mills
Chip Jones, SVP Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Dean Foods
Jake Baker, Climate Change Investment Research, Deutsche Bank
Tensie Whelan, President, Rainforest Alliance
Josh Viertel, President, Slow Food USA

Moderator:

Linda-Eling Lee, Sustainability Research, RiskMetrics Group

RSVP Required: lindaeling.lee@riskmetrics.com