Food & Beverage: 70% of Emissions Are in Agricultural Supply Chains
Food companies face carbon accounting complexity from diverse supply chains spanning crop farming, livestock production, processing, and distribution. NetNada automates farm-level emissions data collection, tracks land use change, calculates methane from livestock, and generates SASB-aligned disclosures.
Common Emission Challenges in Food & Beverage
Food and beverage entities must measure emissions across fragmented agricultural supply chains, account for biogenic carbon, and navigate evolving consumer and investor expectations on sustainable sourcing.
Agricultural Emissions (Scope 3 Category 1)
Crop farming emissions vary by practice: conventional vs organic, tillage vs no-till, synthetic vs natural fertilizers. Livestock generates enteric methane (cattle: 70-120 kg CH4/head/year). Requires primary data from thousands of farms.
Land Use Change and Deforestation
Conversion of forest or grassland to agricultural use creates one-time carbon release (40-100 tCO2/hectare for tropical forest). Must track sourcing regions and land conversion risk by commodity (soy, palm oil, beef, cocoa).
Food Waste and End-of-Life Emissions
Food waste in landfills generates methane (21x CO2 warming potential). Scope 3 Category 12 requires estimating % of sold products that end up in landfill vs composted vs incinerated.
Refrigerant Leakage (Scope 1)
Cold chain operations (warehouses, transport, retail displays) use HFC refrigerants with 1,300-3,900x CO2 warming potential. Leakage rates 10-30% annually require continuous monitoring and leak repair programs.
Retailer and Investor Pressure Drives Food Sector Climate Action
Major retailers (Woolworths, Coles, Walmart) require supplier emissions data for Scope 3 reporting. EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) bans import of products linked to deforestation after Dec 2024. Investors (FAIRR Initiative) target animal protein producers on methane. AASB S2 requires Scope 3 Category 1 disclosure covering agricultural emissions.
Food & Beverage Industries
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Agricultural Products
Processing and distribution of grains, sugar, oils, nuts, soybeans, and animal feed.
Learn moreAlcoholic Beverages
Production of beer, wine, and spirits from agricultural inputs including barley, grapes, and corn.
Learn moreFood Retailers & Distributors
Supermarkets, convenience stores, and wholesale food distribution operations.
Learn moreMeat, Poultry & Dairy
Animal raising, slaughtering, and processing of meat, eggs, and dairy products.
Learn moreNon-Alcoholic Beverages
Soft drinks, juices, energy drinks, bottled water, and beverage syrup concentrates.
Learn moreProcessed Foods
Packaged food products including snacks, frozen foods, bread, condiments, and pet food.
Learn moreRestaurants
Fast food, casual dining, and upscale restaurants serving prepared meals and beverages.
Learn moreTobacco
Manufacturing of cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco products.
Learn moreTrack Farm-to-Fork Emissions Across Food Supply Chains
See how food companies engage agricultural suppliers, calculate livestock methane, and generate SASB-aligned climate disclosures—without manual farm surveys.