Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Biodiversity
• Sustainable Land Use
• Rural Economy
• Animal Welfare
• Supply Chain Transparency

Environmental Achievements

• Between 1990 and 2018, agriculture saw a 15.9 per cent decrease in net emissions. Methane emissions fell by 18 per cent and Nitrous oxide emissions fell by 15 per cent during the same period.
• More than 3,000 farms, crofts and estates were managing land in 2019 for the benefit of biodiversity, the climate and public access under the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme.
• In 2018, Scottish farmers managed the equivalent of 36,000 rugby pitches as Ecological Focus Areas.

Social Achievements

• Scottish agriculture employs more than 67,000 people – making it the key employer in rural Scotland.
• Continued Scottish Government support for the National Rural Mental Health Forum and for rural charities such as the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI).

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Brexit uncertainty
• Need for a new agricultural policy post-CAP
• Climate change mitigation while maintaining food production
• Lack of processing capacity
• Fairness in agri-food supply chains
• Barriers to rural enterprise and farm succession in the planning system
• Poor digital connectivity in rural areas
• Mental health challenges among farmers and crofters due to paperwork burdens

Mitigation Strategies

• Collaboration with UK Ministers on favorable trade deals
• Development of a new agricultural policy based on NFU Scotland's 'Steps to Change' principles
• Targeted financial support for farmers and crofters to deliver environmental and climate goals
• Investment in processing capacity to add value to Scottish produce
• Scotland-first public procurement policy
• Reform of the planning system to encourage rural enterprise
• Upskilling the agricultural and wider rural sectors
• Improved digital connectivity in rural areas
• User-friendly paperwork and compliance requirements
• Support for rural mental health initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Scotland-first public procurement policy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Renewable energy generation on farms

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed