GLOBAL DECARBONISATION
Tackling emissions beyond the farm Food supply chains – covering product processing, transport, packaging and retail – account for roughly 18 % of total food-related emissions.
Major food producers are accelerating decarbonisation across their value chains through supplier engagement, cleaner logistics and lower-emission packaging.
Consumer choices – from diet to food waste management – hold immense power to reduce food system emissions. Reducing food waste, shifting towards plant-rich diets and opting for sustainably certified products can drive change both upstream and downstream in the food chain.
“As we commit to continued investment in long term business growth, we’ re excited to expand our regenerative farming work”
EWAN ANDREW, PRESIDENT, GLOBAL SUPPLY & PROCUREMENT AND CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER, DIAGEO
Transitioning toward sustainable food systems Agriculture and food systems are both a challenge and an opportunity in the climate equation. 2025 has proven a pivotal year – corporations from General Mills to Nestlé and Bayer have established regenerative, circular and technologically advanced systems that prioritise both decarbonisation and resilience.
Collaborative innovation among farmers, food companies, technology providers and consumers is pivotal.
Only by integrating regenerative agriculture, renewables, consumer empowerment, digital intelligence, sustainable land management and robust adaptation can the sector align with climate targets and ensure a foodsecure, emissions-neutral future.
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