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Our client WRAP has today opened a consultation on proposed updates to the Scope 3 GHG Protocols for Food and Drink. We wrote the original protocols with WRAP and have been helping adapt Version 1 to incorporate feedback received from pilot testing, integrate new elements of guidance from recently released standards and revise the text & structure to strengthen clarity and accessibility.   📣 Now it's time to have your say. WRAP needs to hear from interested individuals and organisations in the next four weeks, to ensure Version 2 meets the needs of industry ahead of publication later this year. The Background Published in May 2022, Version 1 of the Protocols began to tackle the confusion and inconsistency around interpreting complex, global GHG reporting standards that aren't specifically designed for the food and drink industry. The ambition is to provide a definitive guide to action for food and drink businesses to reduce scope 3 emissions in line with the #Courtauld2030 target of halving absolute GHG emissions by 50% (against a 2015 benchmark). Version 2 integrates new and updated international guidance, with implications for how UK food and drink businesses should account and set targets for emissions. Have your say: https://lnkd.in/esa5Zse7 Consultation closes on 7 February 2024 📆 #ghgemissions #ghgprotocol #foodanddrinkindustry

This is one of the many forms climate action takes. Real tangible work to guide companies in how to lower their emissions. And scope 3 no less! Typically the most trifficult (thank you Bluey/step-daughter) to address.

The GHG protocol's land sector and removals guidance is set to be released this year. It will lead to more discussions on how organisations can better manage their land and lead to greater removals within their own business activities and their supply chain.

Research published by Greenpeace Nordic today shows that total annual methane emissions from the five leading global meat and dairy companies are greater than those from the five leading oil and gas companies. Policymakers are urged to regulate emissions reporting from meat and dairy companies and introduce mandatory methane reduction targets. The report outlines how methane emission reductions are possible if policy supports those in medium and high-income countries to incorporate a higher share of plant-based food into their diets. Read more below. #methaneemissions #agriculturalmethane #sustainableagriculture https://lnkd.in/eb2bgnK5

Have your say: Scope 3 GHG protocols consultation now open. Today WRAP opens a consultation on proposed updates to the Scope 3 GHG Protocols for Food and Drink. Back in May 2022, Version 1 of the Protocols began to tackle the confusion and inconsistency around interpreting complex, global GHG reporting standards not specifically designed for the food and drink industry. You can now have your say on Version 2 which integrates new international guidance documents which have been released and/or updated, with implications for how businesses should account and set targets for emissions in the UK food and drink sector. The ambition of the Protocols is to provide a definitive source for food and drink companies to guide their action on reducing scope 3 emissions in line with the #Courtauld2030 target of halving absolute GHG emissions by 50% (against a 2015 benchmark). We want to hear from as many interested individuals and organisations as possible to ensure Version 2 meets the needs of industry. Have your say: https://bit.ly/3NR368s Consultation closes on 7 February 2024.

Did you know? According to a report published in 2021 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US food waste alone exceeds the greenhouse gas emissions of 42 coal-fired power plants? Fortifi food processing automation helps reduce food loss and waste for greater sustainability. #DYK Why Fortifi? Why Now? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gs7-JZcP Food Waste and its Links to Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dhjteu8W #foodprocessing #foodsustainaibility #foodautomation

🌍 By introducing 40 million new heat pumps by 2030, the European Union seriously plans to ramp up efforts to achieve #carbonneutrality. But Europe's #climateaction could have unforeseen consequences in terms of chemical pollution. ♨️ As the new #EU regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases enters into force today, it could inadvertently worsen the continent's PFAS pollution crisis. The PFAS gases known as HFOs are set to remain largely unregulated and could — if used in the new heat pumps — accelerate the #pollution crisis. 💬 “The concentration of #PFAS in our environment and water sources are already at unsafe levels”, says Dr. Jonatan Kleimark, Senior Chemicals Advisor at ChemSec. 👉🏻 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d_TR3qAU

Great article about the dangers which rotting organic waste in landfills creates for society and our future. The good news is that organic waste can be recycled very easily into new products. Our technology transforms non-homogenous organic waste into a homogenous fiber that displaces traditional sources of feedstock to produce cardboard, biochemicals and clean aviation fuel. Eliminate new methane creation in landfills and reduce reliance on fossil fuels at the same time. Win-win all around

According to data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland in July 2024 [1], emissions from agriculture decreased by 4.6% in 2023. This was largely due to an 18% reduction in fertiliser use, a 27% decrease in use of calcium carbonate (lime) and a 2.1% reduction in methane from livestock.   As well as being food producers delivering high quality dairy products for consumption in over 130 countries, #IrishDairy farmers are consumers and concerned citizens. They work hard every day to reduce their environmental impact and address the global climate challenge we all face.   This is important for the future because Irish dairy sustains 17,500 family farms, supports more than 55,000 jobs and delivers €6.3bn in export revenues to the economy each year. For more information, read the full report 👉 [1] https://lnkd.in/eVzV-q8p #IrishDairy #FromTheGroundUp #EPAReport

🛢️ Why High-Quality Oil Matters in the UK 🌍💧 In the UK, ensuring top-notch oil quality isn't just about meeting regulations; it's about protecting our environment, health, and operations. Here's why it's so crucial: 1️⃣Smoother Operations: Top-grade oil keeps machinery running efficiently, cutting down on maintenance costs and risks outlined in regulations like the Oil Storage Regulations. 2️⃣Cleaner Environment: Better oil means fewer harmful emissions, supporting our clean air goals under UK regulations like the Clean Air Act and RTFO. 3️⃣Healthier Communities: Quality oil keeps our air and water cleaner, directly benefiting public health and meeting standards set by bodies like the Environment Agency. 4️⃣Competitive Edge: Businesses that prioritize quality oil demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, attracting environmentally conscious consumers and investors. Let's keep raising the bar for oil quality in the UK, driving positive change for our planet and future generations. 🌟💚 #OilQuality #Sustainability #UKLegislation #Environment