Trust In Food & Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)
Reporting Period: 2019
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 Agriculture
Environmental Achievements
- Over 80% of surveyed farmers incorporate conservation crop rotations.
- Over 70% use integrated pest management strategies.
- Over 70% of farmers use no-till and over 60% use other conservation tillage practices.
- Over 60% have participated in NRCS conservation planning.
- Over 50% have wildlife, including pollinators, habitat protection.
- Over 50% plant cover crops (single or multispecies).
- Around 40% have subsurface drainage water management structures to some extent.
- Over 30% are using 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices to some degree.
- Over 15% are using field strip cropping to any degree.
Social Achievements
- The report highlights the importance of farmer engagement and collaboration across the food and agriculture value chain.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Significant gaps remain in the adoption of conservation practices despite investments and collaborations.
- Limited business case for conservation practices due to lack of financial incentives and market support.
- Low technology adoption and lack of data sharing hinder supply chain visibility and verification of production methods.
- Farmers feel alone in bearing the risk and cost of conservation adoption.
Mitigation Strategies
- Tailoring continuous improvement strategies to local contexts and farmer perceptions.
- Highlighting farmer success stories to inspire others.
- Collaborating across the value chain to identify areas of need and create financial opportunities tied to conservation practices.
- Developing innovative financial mechanisms to bridge the resource gap and help farmers de-risk adoption.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Economic uncertainty
Opportunities
- Increased adoption of conservation practices to build resilience.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed