Leading with purpose: how to lean into uncertainty

Scott Poynton, founder of the Tropical Forest Trust (now Earthworm Foundation), has spent 25 years building, evolving and launching impactful enterprises. In this session, Scott will share insights from his pioneering work in tackling deforestation, carbon impacts, regenerative agriculture and supply chains, drawing on projects such as the Bambara bean initiative in Ghana and carbon credit ventures with ReSeed. We’ll discuss how strong leadership can navigate complex challenges, such as sustainable sourcing under regulations including EUDR, and turn ambition into real-world impact.