With 10+ years of leadership in sustainable business and 8 years of farming, environmental education, and homesteading, my unique background lends itself to driving meaningful results. My work has been featured in The Washington Post and Forbes, and I was named a 2023 Wine Enthusiast Future 40. My work led Bonterra Organic Estates to be named the Green Company of the Year by the drinks business in 2022- the foremost industry honor. In 2023, I was also honored with the Alumni Environmental Excellence award by my alma mater, Antioch University of New England.I've led sustainability initiatives that have had a major impact on businesses where sustainability is at the heart of company culture and brand value. Aligning my passion for doing the right thing with excellent communication and analytic skills, I have a long history of utilizing sustainability wins to drive corporate culture and brand recognition. Wins include:Leading both The WS Badger Company and Bonterra Organic Estates to achieve B Corp Best for the Environment statusProject managing and leading Bonterra's inaugural Regenerative Organic Certification process Creating a comprehensive GHG assessment for Bonterra and crafting a roadmap to achieving a 42% reduction across scopes 1, 2, & 3 by 2030, aligned with SBTiReenvisioning the sustainability & impact changemaker structure at Snooze, an AM Eatery, and creating a robust decarbonization planI am a results-driven and detail-oriented powerhouse on a mission to change the world through sustainable business. Experience wth The GHG Protocol, SBTi, TNFD, CDP, B Corp, Regenerative Organic Certification, water stewardship, CSRD, GRI, & SASB.In my spare time, I dabble as a certified herbalist.
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Senior Director Of Sustainability & ImpactBonterra Organic Estates Jan 2023 - Oct 2024⬧ Developed and executed a Climate Action Plan with Science-Based Targets aligned with SBTi's 1.5 C pathway, aiming for a 42% reduction in GHG emissions across all scopes by 2030.⬧ Led the business' Zero Waste program, which diverted 98.5%+ of waste from landfill and saved over $6M over 11 years⬧ United C-Suite to align company mission with sustainability goals. Managed cross-functional teams, consultants, and stakeholders to drive impactful sustainability initiatives.⬧ Led compliance with evolving ESG regulations including CSRD, B Corp, GHG Protocol and others, export requirements, and retailer standards. -
Director Of Regenerative Development & SustainabilityBonterra Organic Estates Aug 2020 - Jan 2023⬧ Led the inaugural Regenerative Organic Certification process, resulting in the certification of estate vineyards at the silver level and the launch of a new product line.⬧ Spearheaded B Corp recertification, achieving a score of 130-a 37% increase, positioning Bonterra in the top 5% of B Corps worldwide for environmental performance.⬧ Innovated as senior-most sustainability leader, directing all aspects of social & environmental impact and strategy, leading Bonterra to win the drinks business Green Company of the Year- a highly prestigious beverage-industry accomplishment -
Head Of SustainabilitySnooze An A.M. Eatery Dec 2019 - Aug 2020Denver, Colorado**Left this role when furloughed due to the pandemic**⬧ Reengineered impact strategy, creating a management structure to engage 2,000 employees and developed site-specific impact metric reporting.⬧ Conducted a comprehensive GHG assessment and devised a 50% net carbon reduction plan by 2030 through supply chain and regenerative agriculture initiatives. -
Sustainability ManagerW. S. Badger Jan 2015 - Dec 2019Gilsum, Nh⬧ Created role, department, and social and environmental strategy from scratch⬧ Crafted a long-term vision and strategic plan, reporting to the Board of Directors annually⬧ Led annual sustainability report process.⬧ Created a culture-building program that resulted in diverting 97% of annual waste, from a 72% baseline⬧ Increased B Corp score significantly through impact improvements, putting the business in The top 5% of B Corps worldwide.⬧ Led on-site renewable energy projects, project managing one of the largest (at the time) solar installs in the state⬧ Provided executive and cross-departmental support and engagement on social & environmental impact, creating and leading the Green Team.⬧ Acted as sustainability & social impact spokesperson at various conferences and events. -
Farmer & Permaculture EducatorSmall Farms In Hawaii & California Dec 2008 - Jul 2013⬧ Learned permaculture and regenerative agriculture through living the principles⬧ Learned how to live off the land, and developed firsthand knowledge of off-grid solar installs, composting toilets, and living with less⬧ Created a "weed and eat" program to utilize nutritious wild greens along with garden greens to feed people more and better
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Environmental EducatorNature'S Classroom Inc. Aug 2006 - Dec 2008⬧ Taught hands-on ecology to middle school-aged children, as well as climate action and sustainability⬧ Developed public speaking skills, regularly speaking in front of 300+ kids and teachers
Jess Baum Education Details
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Political Science
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Jess Baum's current role is Head of Sustainability | M.S. in Sustainable Business | 15+ years' experience.
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Jess Baum attended Antioch University New England, Kenyon College.
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