Climate Change Data

ROOTS Sustainable Agricultural Technologies Ltd

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

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

  • Sustainable food production
  • Water conservation
  • Energy efficiency
  • Reduced chemical use in agriculture

Environmental Achievements

  • Developed a two-in-one root zone heating and cooling system saving up to 90% of heating energy costs compared to traditional air heating.
  • Developed Irrigation by Condensation (IBC) technology, allowing farming in water-scarce areas.

Social Achievements

  • Increased yield and quality for various crops (herbs, vegetables, flowers, cannabis) leading to increased profitability for farmers.
  • Created jobs in various countries through commercialization of RZTO technology.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Become a leading provider of sustainable agricultural technologies.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Develop and commercialize additional products in R&D pipeline.
Short-term Goals:
  • Expand commercialization of RZTO and IBC technologies globally.

Environmental Challenges

  • Slow penetration rate in the conservative agricultural industry.
  • Competition from other agricultural technology companies.
  • Lengthy testing cycles for new technologies.
  • Limited commercial sales initially due to experimental nature of technology and limited funds for sales efforts.
  • Reliance on key personnel.
  • Liquidity risk due to restricted securities.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Focus on demonstrating ROI through case studies and pilot projects.
  • Strategic partnerships and distribution agreements in various countries (China, Spain, South Korea, USA).
  • Government subsidies in some regions.
  • Continued R&D to improve technologies and expand product offerings.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Severe weather conditions
Transition Risks
  • Competition, new technologies
Opportunities
  • Increased demand for sustainable agricultural technologies due to climate change.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 13: Climate Action

ROOTS technologies contribute to these goals by increasing food production efficiency, conserving water resources, reducing energy consumption, and mitigating climate change impacts on agriculture.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • RZTO root zone temperature optimization system
  • IBC irrigation by condensation technology

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed