Climate Change Data

OCP Africa

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Food Security
  • Women Empowerment
  • Youth Empowerment
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture

Environmental Achievements

  • Implementation of sustainable farming practices, including conservation agriculture and water conservation techniques.
  • Development of customized fertilizers tailored to specific soil and crop needs, promoting efficient resource use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Initiatives to promote biodiversity and carbon sequestration.

Social Achievements

  • Launched Agribooster program reaching over 289,000 farmers.
  • Established over 140 Farmer Hubs in Nigeria (with plans for 500 by 2030).
  • OCP School Lab reached over 970,000 farmers.
  • Women Empowerment Initiative in Senegal supported 10,229 members of economic interest groups.
  • Digital Farming School launched in Côte d'Ivoire.
  • Farming Innovation Program (FIP) supported 15 startups in Senegal and 10 in Côte d'Ivoire.

Governance Achievements

  • Partnerships with 16 African governments and 198 other organizations.
  • Established the Fertilizer Platform Ghana (FPG).
  • Participation in East Africa Regional harmonization and revision meetings concerning fertilizer standards.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Mobilize $800M in blended capital by 2030 (Blended Finance Platform).
Short-term Goals:
  • Expand Farmer Hubs to 500 by 2030.

Environmental Challenges

  • Infrastructure challenges in Africa (low truck availability, limited local bag production).
  • Water scarcity in some farming areas.
  • Currency fluctuations.
  • Climate change (droughts, floods, erratic rainfall).
  • Low agricultural productivity compared to other regions.
  • High input costs, inadequate soil health knowledge, high transportation costs and large distances from markets.
  • Dependency on food imports.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Development of comprehensive logistic solutions.
  • Introduction of water-soluble fertilizers.
  • Streamlining currency transactions and implementing innovative financial solutions.
  • Establishment of one-stop centers in remote areas.
  • Development of customized fertilizers and tailored solutions.
  • Investment in research and development.
  • Partnerships with governments and other stakeholders.
  • Promotion of sustainable farming practices.
  • Capacity building and training programs for farmers.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Partnerships with reputable seed companies and input providers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Droughts
  • Floods
  • Erratic rainfall
Opportunities
  • Development of climate-smart agricultural practices.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

OCP Africa's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable agriculture practices, improved food security, economic empowerment of farmers, climate-smart agriculture, and biodiversity conservation.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Customized fertilizers
  • Water-soluble fertilizers