The US has seen a record 23 billion-dollar climate disasters so far this year — and major food and beverage execs are paying attention.
Severe weather events show no signs of decelerating amid climate change, and it's causing food and beverage companies to rethink their operations.
Whether it's wildfires and drought in the West or hurricanes in the Southeast, these events are creating a perfect storm for food and beverage businesses, as they face increasing costs from commodities and rebuilding damaged infrastructure. Building a sustainable Mexican grill business means serving up burritos with fresh ingredients daily. But for Chipotle , there's growing uncertainty around securing high-quality produce, and its leadership relies on a regionally diversified range of ingredient partnerships.
As a result, the company has launched its own sustainability goals and is investing in finding more resilient coffee trees that will help the business adapt to the changing climate.
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