COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) is preparing for the sixth Global Conference on Sustainable Beef, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, which will bring together leaders in the beef value chain to report on measurable sustainability improvements.

As a global organization with members from 24 different countries, GRSB is responsible for almost two-thirds of cross-border beef trade. The group champions who some claim is impossible — sustainable beef.

During the conference, which will meet in Punta del Este, Uruguay, panel discussions and expert testimonies will shed light on advancements toward sustainable beef.

“Farmers and ranchers are caretakers of the land, animals, environment, people and communities around the world, and have continually adopted new and improved practices for many generations,” said Bob Lowe, GRSB president and beef producer from western Canada. “As a rancher myself, I look forward to the opportunity to discuss the progress on global goals and opportunities with our diverse beef sustainability community that have come together through the GRSB.”

Mark Lyons, president and chief executive officer of Alltech, will give the Global Conference Keynote Address. As part of the event, Alltech will premiere its newest film documentary, World Without Cows, on Sept. 30.

Session topics will include:

  • Calculating Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Livestock and Pathways for Region-Specific Emissions Reductions
  • Technology and Audits Matter – But People Make the Difference!
  • Nature Positive Production: Protecting Ecosystems
  • Building Better Beef Supply Chains
  • Communicating Success Stories in Global Beef Sustainability
  • Regional Perspective on Cattle Production
  • Data & Innovation Driving Sustainability
  • International Advocacy

Closing out the sessions, Fernanda Hoe, general manager of Elanco Brasil will give the Capstone Address.

On the pre-general session day, Sept. 30, roundtables, who represent GRSB regional and national partners from Latin America, North America, Europe and the Pacific, will hold a meeting to discuss their progress and challenges in reaching their common goals.