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Climate strategy & Greenhouse gas emissions accounting for the agricultural, food and textile sectors

Agriculture and forestry are particularly closely linked to climate change on several levels: Around a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture and forestry, including deforestation and the draining of peatlands. At the same time, agriculture and forestry are directly affected by the negative consequences of climate change - and play a key role in mitigating it, as the sector has great potential to store carbon from the air in humus-rich soil and trees. We support companies with agricultural and forestry supply chains, particularly in the food and textile industries, in developing and implementing an effective climate strategy. Together with our customers, we contribute to resilient supply chains and the sustainable safeguarding of production bases.

Greenhouse gas emissions accounting. Sustainable supports your company.

The accounting of greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural and forestry sector is becoming increasingly important as investors and legislators demand transparency regarding climate change and climate-related risks. To increase meaningfulness, companies are expected to gradually improve their database and perform these calculations based on primary data.

We have many years of experience in dealing with primary data from agriculture and forestry as well as with corresponding secondary databases.

Statements on the climate neutrality of products are increasingly being scrutinized, especially if they are not based on a comprehensive strategy for avoiding emissions and not all measures within the company's own supply chain have been implemented. In order to create transparency and credibility in this respect, it is essential to account for greenhouse gas emissions in an accurate manner and set up a comprehensive overall strategy. The assessment includes a survey of production methods, land use change and the long-term storage of CO2 in soils or products. A careful calculation of the climate footprint lays the foundation for credible and successful improvement measures along the entire value chain, but especially at the primary production stage.

We are the professional partner for your company when it comes to calculating your carbon footprint in accordance with the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance. We support you in creating transparency in supply chains, in cost-efficient data collection in primary production, in tracking land use change and in data management.

Our services.

1. Calculation of PCF (Product Carbon Footprints) on the basis of primary data and supplementary secondary data

2. Calculation of CCF (Company Carbon Footprints) according to the GHG Protocol for the primary sector on the basis of primary data and supplementary secondary data, taking into account production methods, land use change and carbon sinks

3. Software-supported calculation of carbon footprints and development of customer-specific tools for the independent calculation of PCFs and CCFs

4. Advice on efficient data management / integration of various primary data sources with evaluations for farmers and buyers

5. Training for independent data collection and calculation

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Effective climate strategies. The importance of sound climate accounting.

A successful climate strategy for the agricultural and food sector is based on a sound climate assessment. This forms the basis for the development of specific targets and measures that should lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to the reduction of emissions, removals should also be taken into account, i.e. the long-term storage of carbon from the air in humus-rich soil, vegetation or products. An effective climate strategy takes into account not only ecological aspects, but also economic factors and synergies with other goals such as yield resilience or biodiversity. A fair distribution of the measures’ risks and benefits between the stakeholders in a supply chain is also important for long-term success.

Scenario analyses are suitable for finding the optimal strategy towards net zero for your company and the agricultural and forestry supply chains. In addition, we can also advise you on credible on- and off-product communications and suitable software for monitoring and reporting.

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Sustainable supports you:

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1. interpretation of the most important levers and influencing factors based on the carbon footprint including climate resilience of the supply chains

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2. development of scenarios and definition of objectives

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3. advice on relevant frameworks (SBTi Flag, CDP, GHG Protocol LSRG etc.)

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4. preparation of feasibility studies and cost estimates

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5. advice and support for the involvement of suppliers and farmers

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6. support for the integration of climate aspects into procurement processes

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7. development of monitoring and reporting concepts

Nature-based solutions. For a sustainable climate strategy.

In addition to reducing their emissions (mitigation), companies with agricultural and forestry supply chains can also make an important contribution to the long-term sequestration of carbon from the air and thus make an active contribution to climate protection (removals). New standards have been created for their inclusion in the carbon footprint of countries and companies (GHG Protocol Land Use and Removal Guidance).

Nature-based solutions, also known as Natural Carbon Removals, offer an important opportunity for your company to neutralize the remaining CO₂ emissions within the supply chains. However, when choosing this solution, it is important to ensure that there is no double counting and that the projects are credible. Reforestation, mangrove planting and peatland rewetting are examples of nature-based solutions that not only store CO₂ in the long term, but can also have a positive impact on biodiversity and ecosystem functions.

We offer various services in the field of nature-based solutions. We support your company in the development of projects within your own supply chain, including the creation of MRV concepts and preparation for external certifications. We also advise on the selection of credible offsetting projects and their eligibility within your corporate CO₂ strategy. We always take factors such as additionality, leakage risks and permanence into account.

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Tackling climate change in agriculture and forestry is a crucial part of the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. We support your company in implementing effective measures in the fields and forests.

Climate protection in the agricultural and food sector. Together for sustainability in forests and fields.

We are your partner in implementing a climate strategy for your supply chains in the agricultural and forestry sector. Together we contribute to the creation of sustainable and regenerative production systems, with benefits for the environment and people.

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Enquire now and develop an effective climate strategy.

Your contact person

Felix Nickel

Senior Consultant

+49 176 30883676

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