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From Soil to Shelf:
The Carbon Footprint Journey of Pea Proteins & Starches
Between changing consumer demand and the volatile supply chain, sustainable food production is top of mind for many food and beverage manufacturers. Hear the latest developments from some of the field's top sustainability and nutrition experts.
Can Peas Save the Future of Food?
Peas are one of the most carbon-friendly protein crops grown in the USA — making peas and pulses key ingredients in creating a sustainable future for food. In this webinar, our panelists will discuss:
- The environmental impacts of pulse production and consumption
- The nuts and bolts of on-farm carbon accounting (and why peas are rockstars)
- The current state of sustainable agriculture
- The changing landscape of carbon accounting and how brands can be ahead of the curve
- The challenges and opportunities surrounding sustainability messaging
- And so much more!
DR. MARTY MATLOCK
Professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Dr. Marty Matlock is a renowned expert in sustainability and environmental engineering. He has served as Senior Advisor to the USDA, focusing on food systems resiliency, and was the Executive Director of the University of Arkansas Resiliency Center.
Elected to the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine’s Board of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Dr. Matlock’s research spans sustainability metrics, ecosystem services, and greenhouse gas emissions. He has advised numerous students, authored over 80 peer-reviewed manuscripts, and holds four U.S. patents. Dr. Matlock is also a member of the Cherokee Nation and has received multiple awards for his contributions to sustainability and ecosystem design.
ASHLEY ALLEN
Former CSO of Oatly
Expert in Corporate Carbon Data Utilization
Ashley Allen, Senior Advisor for Corporate Sustainability at CO2EFFICIENT and Founder of CSO Copilot LLC, brings nearly 20 years of leadership in climate change and sustainability across public and private sectors. Previously, she was the Chief Sustainability officer at Oatly, where she built a pioneering Global Sustainability Department, achieving significant environmental and social milestones, including 100% renewable electricity for operations and 89% renewable or recycled packaging.
Recognized as a leader in climate action, Ashley has also held key roles at Mars, Inc. and with the U.S. government, contributing to the Paris Agreement negotiations. She holds degrees from the University of Illinois and Indiana University.
Nicole Atchison
Panel Moderator
CEO, PURIS Holdings
Nicole Atchison is responsible for leading innovation and business development across PURIS’ portfolio of companies including ingredient technologies, processing technologies, seed genetic strategies, product development and go-to-market strategies, insights, and support for plant-based brands.
Prior to her role at PURIS, Nicole held roles as a Project Manager and Engineer and was responsible for leading a cross-functional team through FDA approval and U.S. commercialization in the medical device field. Nicole holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University.