Sustainability is more than a buzzword; it has become the cost of doing business. Stewardverse Strategies CEO Devry Bougner Vorwerk delivered the keynote address at the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo. Rather than focusing exclusively on financial metrics, she helps farmers track their farm management practices. “I will have people say you’re coming in to talk about sustainability or ESG, the big, bad Environmental Social Governance. The first question I ask is how do you make money, tell me how you’re treating your people and what do you do for the environment?” Bougner Vorwerk said clients are quick to detail what is being done at the company level. “Well then, what are we arguing about? Let’s get to work. Let’s roll up our sleeves. Let’s help you figure out how to make some money from this as opposed to viewing it as a cost.” Listen to the interview.
