This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
Aligned (TNFD is aligned with IFRS 2, 29.a.i)
ESRS E1-6
Carbon Removals and Storage
GRI 305: Emissions
Disclosure 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
This metric is aligned with the requirements of the framework.
Regen Ag Outcome: Minimize GHG emissions
Target example
[Company name] commits to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by [target amount, in absolute MT CO2e, or percentage] by [target year] compared to a [baseline year] baseline.
Target Source: WBCSD target template
Sector
Agri-food
Value chain stage
Raw MaterialsManufacturingDistribution
Metric assessment
Relevance:High
Feasibility:High
Additional Metric Notes
Rationale:
The emissions should be disaggregated by scope and species in accordance with the GHG Protocol. For land-use emissions, both intensity-based and absolute metrics are recommended. Intensity-based metrics can be used to derive total emissions and are sometimes required for reporting, such as in SBTi commodity pathways. It is important to note that total GHG emissions may decrease even when intensity increases, depending on the volumes being procured.
Key resources:
IFRS-S2; GHG Protocol (+ Land Sector Removals Guidance); SBTi (+ FLAG guidance); WBCSD Scope 3 Navigator, MRV tool, Regen-Ag metrics - Climate chapter
Additional/complementary metrics:
Disaggregation by: scope (1,2,3), emission species (eg CO2, N2O, NH4, etc), activity type (ie, land-use change, land mgt, livestock, farm equiment, transportation/refrigerants, etc)
Intensity metric: CO2e emissions/volume of product
Landscape deep dives:
Cerrado, BR - soy (+ corn/cotton rotation) - Key indicator for this biome where terrestrial ecosystem conversion is a significant source of GHGs (esp CO2)
Landscape-specific metrics: may include avoided emissions from avoided deforestation and ecosystem conversion;
Upper Midwest, USA - corn (+ soy rotation) - Key indicator for this biome where large-scale commodity production is a significant source of GHGs (esp CO2 & N2O)
Key resources:
NRCS energy tools: https://energytools.sc.egov.usda.gov/
Field to Market's Fieldprint Calculator: https://calculator.fieldtomarket.org/
Soil & Climate Initative Acre Calculator: https://www.soilclimateinitiative.org/standards ;
Mekong Delta, VA - rice (+ aquaculture rotation) - Key indicator for this biome where ag prodution is a significant source of GHGs (esp NH4)
Key resources: IRRI Carbon Footprint Calculator: https://ghgmitigation.irri.org/knowledge-products/mrv-toolbox/cf-rice;
Friesland, NL - dairy (incl roughage growing) - Key indicator for this biome where ag prodution is a significant source of GHGs (esp N2O & NH4)
Key resources:
KringloopWijzer (dashboard of farm-level indicators): mijnkringloopwijzer.nl
Related Actions
Support and incentivize regenerative agriculture and sustainable intensification outcomes at sourcing locations
Reduce GHG emissions from operations and land use activities
Reduce GHG emissions from processing and food manufacturing
Reduce GHG emissions from resource extraction and production processes
Reduce GHG emissions from transportation and distribution
Implement precision technology and practices to optimize agri-inputs and drive sustainable intensification
Develop and deploy inputs and technology to drive sustainable intensification and regenerative agriculture outcomes
Develop and implement practices to drive regenerative agriculture