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Food and Agriculture

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), commonly referred to as FAO, is a leading entity in the global food and agriculture sector, headquartered in Rome, Italy. Established in 1945, FAO has played a pivotal role in addressing food security and sustainable agricultural practices across various regions, including Europe, Africa, and Asia. The organisation focuses on a range of critical areas, including agricultural development, nutrition, and food safety, aiming to eradicate hunger and improve livelihoods. FAO's unique approach combines research, policy advice, and capacity building, making it a cornerstone in international efforts to enhance food systems. With notable achievements such as the establishment of the Global Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS), FAO maintains a strong market position as a trusted authority in food and agriculture, driving initiatives that promote sustainable practices worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Food and Agriculture's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Food and Agriculture's score of 13 is lower than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

16%

Food and Agriculture's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Food and Agriculture reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Notably, Scope 3 emissions included 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, alongside contributions from capital goods and employee commuting. The 2007 emissions data indicates a total of about 1,328,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,328,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 151,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 490,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights a substantial reduction in emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2. Despite these figures, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Food and Agriculture, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The organisation's focus on emissions reduction is crucial, given the significant impact of the food and agriculture sector on global greenhouse gas emissions.

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20072019
Scope 1
1,328,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
151,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
490,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Food and Agriculture's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Food and Agriculture is headquartered in IT, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Food and Agriculture is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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