Climate Targets Co-op unveils SBTi-approved climate targets including agriculture emissions So far, Co-op has cut operational emissions by 59% from its 2016 baseline, and reduced absolute Scope 3 emissions by 21%. Melodie Michel 01 April 2024
Climate Targets Sainsbury’s unveils new 2030 climate targets that include land use and agriculture This is the first time the UK retailer has set goals for land use emissions, which come with a commitment to end deforestation across primary commodities by the end of 2025. Melodie Michel 19 March 2024
Policy & Standards EU Parliament adopts Nature Restoration Law The law now has to be adopted by the EU Council before entering into force. Melodie Michel 27 February 2024
Policy & Standards EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework: Provisional deal leaves many gaps The framework provides more clarity on how to generate credits from carbon farming but lacks greenwashing safeguards. Melodie Michel 20 February 2024
People & Culture Olam subsidiary ofi names new Chief Sustainability Officer Roel van Poppel replaces Gerard Manley, who retired as CSO last June. Melodie Michel 17 January 2024
Operations & Finance Food retailers start the new year with fresh climate plans Ahold Delhaize and Aldi UK's announcements come just a few weeks after COP28 placed food at the centre of the climate agenda. Melodie Michel 02 January 2024
Regenerative Agriculture Scaling regenerative agriculture: Mars, McDonalds, Waitrose say a new blueprint could be the key to unlocking an intractable problem Companies are proposing “coordinated monetisation” of five metrics across climate, soil, biodiversity, water and nitrogen Edward Targett 08 December 2023
Operations & Finance Investing in climate adaptation pays off – at a 15:1 ratio Water collection and storage, including rainwater harvesting, is by far the most impactful measure companies can take. Melodie Michel 07 December 2023
Alliances Global food companies worth US$2.1 trillion join forces for sustainable farming The 14 founding members of the First Movers Coalition for Food aim to procure US$10-20 billion of low-carbon farming commodities. Melodie Michel 01 December 2023
COP28 COP28: Businesses and governments rally behind food systems sustainability 134 countries have signed the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action, and will incorporate food into their climate plans. Melodie Michel 01 December 2023