Good 食物 Finance Network (GFFN)

食物 systems transformation is one of our most significant challenges, and addressing it requires new partnerships and alignment across many stakeholders. 的 Good 食物 Finance Network (GFFN) is a network of leaders, technical experts and agripreneurs from finance, business and the public sector to bring food systems to the heart of the finance agenda. WBCSD is a founding partner of GFFN and works towards the promotion of investment and provision of finance solutions for sustainable food systems by addressing the barriers between food and finance and practice.

所面临的挑战

Sustainability has become mainstream in finance, with over 500 financial institutions committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 的 food and land use sector is responsible for around a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions and is critical for biodiversity, livelihoods and food security. 然而,, it poses particular challenges for financial institutions, often seen as having high risks, 低回报, long time horizons and fragmented finance needs. 的se sustainability risks have significant financial and material implications for business and investors. 的 food system transition needs to be just, inclusive and connected to a broader shift to resilience-building finance.

商业案例

Addressing the barriers which prevent a more effective and sustainable finance and investment allocation in the food sector will help private sector companies and financial institutions meet their sustainability commitments and future-proof their practices. Developing innovative co-financing solutions and partnerships will accelerate change, mitigate risks and unlock new opportunities.

解决方案

By engaging member companies within GFFN, WBCSD aims to enable the private sector to explore and implement innovative approaches to incentivizing food and agricultural value chain investments. 的 network is developing High Ambition Targets and working with 催化剂组 on concrete solutions and tools to overcome the barriers companies face in adopting more sustainable practices. Addressing unhealthy incentives, avoiding destructive investments, and mobilizing finance will open a healthy future for people, nature and the climate.