Net zero Mars has decoupled growth from emissions over the last five years "It is critically important to strengthen our programs with farmers to help the transition to climate-smart and regenerative agriculture." Melodie Michel 29 July 2024
Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Agribusiness Food-related sustainable development goals top list of off-track SDGs Current commitments are largely insufficient, yet governments are scaling back agriculture decarbonisation goals. Melodie Michel 17 June 2024
Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative agriculture cut ADM’s emissions by more than 300,000 tonnes last year The company has now expanded its 2025 target from 4 to 5 million acres. Melodie Michel 15 May 2024
Sustainability Reports Mondelez reports emissions reductions across all scopes, unveils new SBTi targets Almost three quarters (73%) of Mondelez’ carbon footprint comes from raw materials, with cocoa and dairy as the main culprits. Melodie Michel 16 April 2024
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