Ready, Set, Aim: Interactive Discussions on Science-Based Targets for Nature

BSR Members Only

Date and Time

September 20, 2023
2:00 pm-4:00 pm EDT

Location

New York, NY

Topic

Nature

Join BSR and the Science Based Targets Network for an engaging and interactive session diving into science-based targets (SBTs) for nature. During this session, BSR will host roundtable discussions focused on answering common questions on SBTs for nature, including getting started with the methods, best practices and shared learnings, tools and resources available, and clarity on how target setting fits in with other frameworks and initiatives. This session will also provide companies with an opportunity to connect with peers and hear perspectives from different business sectors on how best to engage in target setting.

Scheduled Speakers

• Erin Billman, Executive Director, Science Based Targets Network
• Jess McGlyn, Corporate and Partner Engagement Director, Science Based Targets Network
• Laura Donnelly, Director, Nature, BSR
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Laura Donnelly
Director, Nature, BSR
New York
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Laura leads BSR’s Nature team. Her focus is working with member companies to develop holistic and credible strategic approaches to address nature related impacts and dependencies. These engagements are conducted across industries, with an additional focus on understanding the linkages between nature and other areas of focus (e.g., human rights, climate, etc.).
Prior to joining BSR, Laura spent seven years on the markets transformation team at the Rainforest Alliance. Her role focused on engaging companies throughout agriculture supply chains in addressing risks and opportunities through incorporating nature-based solutions and interventions. This included working with companies from farm to market on their sustainability strategy utilizing the Rainforest Alliance program. Laura also has experience in the beauty industry, where she worked in brand management and marketing.
Laura holds a Master of Communication Management from the University of Southern California and a BS in Business Administration from Boston University.
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