Carbon Neutrality in the Agri-food Sector: Challenges and Opportunities in a Dynamic Setting

This book examines the sustainability challenges in the agri-food sector and proposes models for a new food production system that reduces emissions, regenerates natural resources, eliminates waste, and reuses production by-products. It also analyzes the current situation and trends regarding carbon neutrality schemes and their connection with other greening programs, identifies carbon-related labels, and understands key drivers for carbon neutrality or low carbon achievements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 191 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of sustainability issues within the agri-food sector, offering a critical analysis of the current situation. It explores the future prospects of the sector in addressing environmental variables and their impacts on food production and consumption. Furthermore, it examines the state of implementation and best practices related to the carbon neutrality model in the agri-food industry, proposing models for the development of a new food production system focused on reducing emissions, regenerating natural resources, eliminating waste, and reusing production by-products.

The primary objectives of this book are to analyze the current landscape and trends regarding carbon neutrality schemes and their interconnectedness with other greening programs. It aims to identify and analyze carbon-related labels, their methodologies, and conformity assessment mechanisms. Additionally, the book seeks to understand the potential key drivers for achieving carbon neutrality or low carbon achievements in the agri-food sector.

Companies across the globe are responding to climate change pressures by implementing carbon-neutral strategies for their brands and products. These forward-thinking companies have recognized a distinct competitive advantage and are leveraging it to establish themselves as pioneers and the benchmark for carbon neutral implementation.

This book provides detailed and practical guidance for organizations seeking to take proactive action and contribute to the global response in developing a carbon neutral business. It offers insights into strategies, tools, and methodologies that can help organizations measure and reduce their carbon footprint, transition to renewable energy sources, and adopt sustainable practices throughout their value chains.

By embracing sustainability and implementing carbon-neutral practices, the agri-food sector can contribute to mitigating climate change, promoting environmental stewardship, and ensuring a more sustainable and resilient future for generations to come.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030880507
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022