Climate Change Data

International Goat Association (IGA)

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018)

Reporting Period: 2018

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Animal Welfare
  • Sustainable Development
  • Economic Opportunity
  • Community Development

Environmental Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Social Achievements

  • Successful goat initiatives in Siddhi, Chitwan, Nepal, improving livelihoods and empowering women. Increased literacy rates among women involved in goat cooperatives.
  • Goat Day celebration in Kecskemét, Hungary, promoting goat products and community engagement.

Governance Achievements

  • IGA Board Meeting held, approving new Country Representative for India and discussing membership categories and collaborations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Low productivity of Moroccan goats.
  • Shortage of abattoirs for goats in Japan.
  • Erosion of Draa goat breed in Morocco due to introduction of Alpine breed.
  • Limited market access for goats in some remote areas (Nepal).
Mitigation Strategies
  • Development projects in Nepal (Heifer International) improving goat rearing techniques and market access.
  • Ongoing efforts to establish feeding standards for goats in Japan.
  • Conservation and improvement programs for Draa goat breed in Morocco.
  • Collaboration with concerned organizations to increase goat processing facilities in Japan.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Drought
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

The initiatives described contribute to poverty reduction, improved food security, gender equality, economic growth, and climate change mitigation through sustainable livestock practices.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Certificate of Recognition for Dr. Shoor Vir Singh