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Op-ed: Big Ag Touts Its Climate Strengths, While Awash in Fossil Fuels

Civil Eats

1) Agrochemical production consumes fossil fuels to generate pesticides, fertilizers, and other inputs. 3) The use of fossil fuels to produce the foods and beverages consumed by Americans in 2007 accounted for about 14 percent of economywide CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. (4)

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Food, Beverage, and Pet Food Companies Seek Accurate, Reliable Farm Sustainability Data

DTN

For example, here are three instances of how farm carbon emissions data will be used now and in the future by consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies — in particular, food, beverage, and pet food companies. These indicators include fertilizer and crop protection usage, irrigation, cover crop and tillage practices, and equipment emissions.

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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

Food Tank

According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. The vineyards are weeded only using hoes, never herbicides, and fertilized with manure. for a new beer initiative.

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Fostering Sustainable Agriculture with AGRIVI FMS: Optimizing Practices for ESG and CSRD Compliance

AGRIVI

As one of Europe’s largest manufacturing sectors, responsible for purchasing approximately 70% of all EU farm produce , the food and beverage industry plays a vital role in driving the shift towards sustainable food systems.

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Meeting ESG Compliance in Food Production with Agtech

AGRIVI

Environmental and social criteria addressing agriculture production value chain This is why corporate strategies of food and beverage companies need to align as soon as possible with the challenges faced by the agricultural sector and the regulatory standards set forth by ESG principles.

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Leading in Environmental Sustainability: Everything Agri-Food Companies need to know about ESG Regulations

AGRIVI

From food and beverage companies to agricultural supply chain companies and even farmers themselves, everyone is feeling the impact. As these regulations are projected to affect over 50,000 companies from 2024 , including many multinational food and beverage corporations, gaining insights into their implications is more important than ever.

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Why Are Scope 3 Emissions a Key Concern for Food Manufacturers?

AGRIVI

On top of that , the food and beverage sector faces significant regulatory requirements , considering its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Scope 1, 2, and 3 E missions – Why the Latter Matter to Food and Beverage Industry ?