Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016)
Reporting Period: 2016
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
- Food security
- Nutrition
- Health
- Climate change
- Biodiversity
Environmental Achievements
- Pulses require less water than other crops, making them suitable for arid lands and contributing to water conservation.
- Pulses improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizers and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
- Pulses enhance soil carbon sequestration.
Social Achievements
- Pulses are an affordable source of protein and nutrients, improving food security and nutrition, especially in developing countries.
- Pulses have a long shelf life, reducing food waste and providing resilience against extreme weather events.
- Pulses improve livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Food waste throughout the agricultural supply chain.
- Shifting consumer preferences towards meat in developing countries, leading to decreased pulse consumption.
- Bloating and flatulence caused by pulses.
Mitigation Strategies
- Promoting the long shelf life of pulses to reduce waste.
- Highlighting the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses to encourage consumption.
- Developing pulse varieties with fewer anti-nutrients and shorter soaking times.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Droughts
- Floods
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 13: Climate Action
Pulses contribute to food security, nutrition, and climate change mitigation.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed