Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source

Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of key commodities cocoa, coffee and sugar. Can decarbonisation practices be embedded at the source before it’s too late?

Day 1 of Climate Smart Food covered:

• Preparing for EUDR: Is Europe ready for incoming deforestation regulation?​
• Futureproofing cocoa, coffee and sugar against climate change
• Sowing biodiversity into food supply chains: Challenges and opportunities