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