Putting It Into Practice: A Case Study on Landscape-Level Action for Deforestation-Free and Climate Resilient Commodities

As momentum grows toward building sustainable, deforestation-free commodity supply chains, companies are increasingly investing in nature-based solutions on-farm emissions reductions, setting, for example, SBT FLAG targets and ensuring compliance with regulations (e.g. EUDR). These efforts are a vital part of the climate solution—but to maximize their impact and minimize negative impact (e.g. leakage), they must be complemented by broader, beyond the value chain (e.g. BVCM) landscape-level strategies. Because supply chains are complex, involving diverse producers, ecosystems, and community dynamics, a holistic approach is needed—one that integrates on-farm practices, off-farm initiatives, and landscape protection. This session will explore how aligning these different efforts under a shared framework for action and measurement can reduce emissions, strengthen ecological integrity, and deliver benefits both within and beyond the value chain.

Panelists will examine the business case for investing beyond the farm gate, weighing the benefits of landscape-level strategies against the operational and financial challenges companies face. Through a  real-world case study and discussion, the session will unpack what actions are needed within supply chains—such as traceability and on-farm emissions reductions—and what must be addressed at the landscape level to support long-term supply chain resilience and ecological health. The panel will also explore how broader investments in supply sheds can generate measurable benefits beyond corporate value chains, ultimately creating more durable and scalable solutions to climate and biodiversity challenges.