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Food and Agriculture

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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.

16

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 16 is lower than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Food and Agriculture's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Food and Agriculture reported significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions, achieving a 53% decrease in emissions from 2008 to 2020. This reduction encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the organisation's commitment to sustainability and climate action. While specific emissions data for 2020 is not disclosed, the organisation's initiatives include various production factors contributing to emissions, such as approximately 209,000 kg CO2e from animal feed and 40,000 kg CO2e from manure addition. These figures highlight the impact of agricultural practices on overall emissions. Food and Agriculture's climate commitments are underscored by their substantial reduction targets, which aim to continue decreasing emissions in the near term. The organisation's efforts are aligned with global climate goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change within the agricultural sector. Overall, Food and Agriculture's achievements and ongoing initiatives position it as a leader in addressing carbon emissions in the food and agriculture industry.

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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.

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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. This request for Food and Agriculture is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in any of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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