agribusinessreview.comJUNE 20258In the past five years, the rise in the adoption of science-based targets in the private sector has driven multinational organizations to converge around one key sustainability metric: carbon emissions. With nearly half of S&P companies committed to science-based targets, a common language has emerged for discussing corporate sustainability initiatives.Don't get me wrong--there are many positives to the fact that organizations have rallied around the singular metric of carbon. As a sustainability professional, I appreciate that a simplified message has streamlined executive-level conversations, enabling clearer and faster decision-making. However, other critical metrics--such as water quantity, water quality, and biodiversity--have local impacts and deserve to be part of the conversation. These metrics are much harder to explain at a company-wide or global scale because they affect each region differently. One part of the country may struggle with drought, while another faces flooding, making discussions around water BEYOND `JUST' CARBONBy Laura Kowalski, Head of Global Sustainability and Marketing, PrimientLaura Kowalski, Head of Global Sustainability and Marketing at Primient, is responsible for leading sustainability initiatives across the value chain at Primient, a leading provider of plant-based solutions. Laura is an environmental engineer by training and has worked in corporate sustainability throughout her career. opinionIN MYLaura Kowalski
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