For more sustainable, fairer and resilient food systems

Lower yields. Soil erosion. Changing consumer expectations. New regulations. The agricultural sector faces significant pressures from climate change and must adapt in response. We work with farmers, innovators, manufacturers, funders and retailers to transform our food system into one that sustains both people and planet. 

Net Zero challenges

By 2050, we will have an extra two billion people to feed while facing the challenges of a warming climate that threatens traditional food production methods. To ensure food security without increasing unnecessary pressure on land and natural resources, all players need to rethink our food systems. Driving collective change, however, isn't easy – especially in an industry as fragmented and complex as agriculture. We adopt an integrated view of sustainability to help you address key challenges: 

How we can help

A more sustainable, climate-resilient food system requires all parties to transform. We are on hand with solutions across value and supply chains, energy efficiency and sustainable finance to help organisations at each stage of the food chain. And since we work with organisations across public and private industries, we foster cross-sector collaboration that is essential for wider transformation. Our experts have a deep understanding of the sector’s latest developments and can help with Net Zero transition plans:

• Footprinting: As part of the technical working group of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s dedicated Land Sector and Removal Guidance, we deeply understand the sector’s data requirements. We help you integrate sustainable agricultural practices and assess their impact on emissions reductions.
• Climate risks and opportunities: With two decades of experience in carbon consulting, we understand how business models evolve in response to climate change. We help clients assess climate risks and opportunities, to build the internal case for climate action, protecting and growing business value.
• Target setting: We have a deep understanding of the requirements for setting targets aligned with the latest climate science. We participate in the Technical Advisory Group of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)¹ contributing to the development of technical projects and can help you understand the implications for your sector and company as well as advise on how to meet the requirements for SBTi validation.
• Decarbonisation strategy: Our tools, models and insights allow you to assess the technical and financial requirements for your transition to Net Zero. In tandem, we help your team explore the range of decarbonisation opportunities available and innovate.
• Climate finance: We partner with financial institutions, multilateral organisations, and development banks to create and implement finance programmes that are directed towards climate-smart agriculture.
• Communication: The Carbon Trust label is the most recognised product carbon footprint label in the world.² It helps you communicate the carbon impact of your products - and efforts to reduce it - to your customers.
• Innovation: We work with corporates, governments, innovators, and industry experts to accelerate the development of innovation across the full value chain and bring solutions closer to customer and market needs.

¹ The Technical Advisory Group has an advisory role, and decisions on final technical resources will be made by the Technical Council or the Executive Board of the Science Based Targets initiative.

² Source: YouGov, 2023, 11 global markets.