Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Lack of quantifiable data on the GHG footprint of the horticultural sector due to its diversity.
• Inefficient fertilizer application methods leading to nutrient loss and emissions.
• High reliance on fossil fuels throughout the horticultural value chain.
• Significant food loss and waste contributing to GHG emissions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Advocating for the 4R Nutrient Stewardship to improve fertilizer use efficiency.
• Promoting research and development of alternative sources of fertilizers, pesticides, and plastics.
• Encouraging the adoption of renewable energy sources.
• Reducing food loss and waste through various strategies, including landfill diversion and value-added product conversion.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)
• Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

The report highlights the importance of reducing GHG emissions, improving fertilizer use efficiency, and reducing food loss and waste, all of which contribute to these SDGs.