Turning nature risk into opportunity: getting started on the TNFD

Emily McKenzie, Technical Director, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
Emily has worked for 20 years integrating nature in policy, finance, economics and decision-making. Most recently, she led the analytical team that produced the independent, global Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity, based at HM Treasury in the UK. Emily previously was seconded to the Capitals Coalition Technical Group where she helped develop the Natural Capital Protocol. Emily worked for a decade in the WWF Global Science team, where she helped establish and lead the Natural Capital Project at Stanford University. She also helped design the Environmental Land Management scheme in England – a major national agricultural subsidy reform programme – based at the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Other previous roles include working with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission.

Daniele Strippoli, Partne, Deloitte Climate & Sustainability
Daniele coordinates the Decarbonization and Circular Economy services in Deloitte Climate & Sustainability. He is an Agronomist with 20 years of experience in environmental engineering and sustainability consultancy.

Daniele has a technical background in the field of forecasting, mitigation and management of the environmental and social impacts of plans, projects and operational realities for the most varied industrial sectors, gained at an international level (project portfolio in more than 30 countries) according to the financeability criteria of the major financial institutions (WB/IFC, EBRD). In this context he has gained transversal experience in the management of atmospheric emissions, water resources, waste and biodiversity. Daniele has also coordinated extensive stakeholder engagement activities and accompanied globally relevant players in the energy sector, regarding the challenges of energy transition, innovation with respect to sustainability/biodiversity issues, and adaptation to climate change.

David Croft, Global Head of Sustainability, Reckitt
David leads sustainability for Reckitt, the leading global health and home hygiene company which reaches billions of people around the world. He is responsible for their work on environmental and social sustainability worldwide, working with farmers, communities and manufacturers across an international supply network alongside Reckitt’s global supply chain and brand teams. His work stems from a personal goal to develop inclusive growth at scale through the organsiations and partnerships he is part of.

David has a wealth of leadership experience from major global companies, holding senior roles within Diageo, Kraft Foods and Cadbury, and the UK retailers, Waitrose and the Co-operative Group. With these, he led technical, marketing and sustainability functions to deliver growth through stronger sustainable supply chains, product quality, brand equity and shared value. David also chairs the Business Industry Advisory Council’s Development Committee, leading private sector input to the OECD Development Committee. He is also a member of the TNFD taskforce, contributing to the development of nature and biodiversity measurement and disclosure.

Toby Roxburgh, Sustainability Manager, Nature & Biodiversity, ICAEW
Toby is a sustainability expert with 25 years’ experience integrating nature and biodiversity into risk management, strategy, finance, reporting and policy. He previously held senior roles at Deloitte and WWF, was a contributor to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework and guidance, and is currently a member of the UK Transition Plan Taskforce Nature Working Group. With a background in environmental sciences, economics, policy and industry, he has worked for companies, finance institutions, governments, and NGOs in Asia, Africa, Americas, Caribbean, Europe and Pacific.