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Implementation in the agricultural & forestry supply chain.

A significant portion of environmental impact from companies with agriculture and forestry supply chains arises during raw materials production. Therefore, engaging intermediaries, processing companies and especially farmers is crucial to achieve climate protection and biodiversity goals, ensuring sustainable livelihoods for future generations. Transitioning to smart and regenerative agriculture holds immense potential to reduce environmental impacts while enhancing supply chain resilience. In addition, agriculture and forestry can actively contribute to climate protection by sequestering carbon from the atmosphere.

Implementing climate-friendly measures through clear targets.

Companies with agricultural and forestry supply chains are responsible for promoting environmentally friendly practices and for reliant on functional ecosystems. They are disproportionately affected by the consequences of climate change and biodiversity loss. A major challenge lies in ensuring transparency in the supply chain and assessing various environmental impacts to effectively improve them through targeted measures in collaboration with suppliers.

We support your company in calculating environmental impacts based on primary and, if necessary, secondary data. This serves as the foundation for developing climate, water, and biodiversity strategies across the value chain. Feasibility studies identify suitable measures with positive cost-benefit ratios. Successful implementation depends on early farmer involvement in data collection, goal setting, and measures selection. We guide you from assessment to action.

Together for sustainable agriculture.

With extensive agricultural experience, we facilitate fact-based and culturally sensitive dialogues with farmers in your supply chain. We identify suitable measures for reducing greenhouse gases, promoting renewable energy on farms, and enhancing long-term carbon storage through soil, perennial crops, and agroforestry systems. Our approach includes workshops with farmers, field trials and both on-site and online training sessions. Additionally, we support the development of efficient MRV (Measurement, Reporting and Verification) concepts for credible impact monitoring.

Engaging suppliers for climate protection in agricultural systems is pivotal for companies aiming to enhance supply chain sustainability. However, achieving effective CO2 reductions in the supply chain requires coordinated efforts with farmers. Any additional investments, knowledge, or effort needed should also be integrated into procurement processes.

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Sustainable supports you with:

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1. Identification of effective and cost-efficient measures based on carbon footprint and feasibility studies

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2. Engagement local stakeholders in selectin and evaluating potential measures

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3. Connection with suitable local advisors and contacts from agricultural schools and universities

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4. Establishment se of field trials and monitoring systems

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5. Formation of peer-to-peer learning groups and implementation of train-the-trainer courses

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6. Development of goals and support in setting up success and impact monitoring system

Take responsibility, minimize risks. Support for sustainability in supply chains.

Germany’s Supply Chain Duty of Care Act (the German Supply Chain Act), soon to be followed by the EU Supply Chain Law, mandates companies to conduct risk analyses along their entire value chain for human rights violations and ecological risks. Identified risks must be mitigated with appropriate measures.
Together with your company, we develop improvement concepts and monitor their effectiveness, considering all dimensions of sustainability ─environmental, economic, and social.

The agricultural sector faces the challenge of identifying environmental and social risks in supply chains and implementing effective measures to mitigate or eliminate them. Many companies struggle due to resource constraints, knowledge gaps, language barriers problems, or cultural differences. Identifying risks alone is not sufficient; economically viable and impactful improvement measures are essential. Optimizing agricultural supply chains requires close collaboration between companies and suppliers to minimize environmental and social risks while finding economically viable solutions. We help companies in assuming their supply chain responsibilities and enhancing sustainability in their agricultural system, leveraging a network of local experts.

Rethinking agriculture.

A resilient agricultural system is essential for food security and sustainable farming. Achieving this goal requires a comprehensive approach to agricultural production transformation. We provide guidance and support to farmers, producer groups, and food industry companies, focusing on improving soil fertility and building up soil organic carbon. However, transitioning production methods involves a phase that can be financially and logistically challenging.

We support our customers through this transition, developing tailored solutions to maximize effectiveness and cost-efficiency. While isolated measures may increase costs, a holistic and comprehensive shift to regenerative agricultural systems can enhance long-term productivity and reduce input costs. Drawing on our extensive experience and expertise, we support our clients in transitioning to regenerative practices, producing more resiliently and sustainably.

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Together, we can advance agricultural sustainability and actively contribute to climate protection.

From soil fertility to food security.

We believe close collaboration with farmers in supply chains is essential for successfully implementing resource-efficient practices.

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Enquire now and develop sustainable supply chain strategies.

Your contact person

Felix Nickel

Senior Consultant

+49 176 30883676

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