Carbon Neutrality In The Agri Food Sector

Author : Alessia Acampora,Luca Ruini,Carlo Alberto Pratesi,Maria Claudia Lucchetti
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030880484

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Carbon Neutrality in the Agri-food Sector by Alessia Acampora,Luca Ruini,Carlo Alberto Pratesi,Maria Claudia Lucchetti Pdf

This book deals with the in-depth study of sustainability issues in the agri-food sector. In particular, a critical analysis of the current situation was developed and the future prospects of the sector on the issue of managing the environmental variable and the impacts relating to food production and consumption have been analyzed. Furthermore, the state of implementation and best practices relating to the carbon neutrality model in the agri-food sector were analyzed and models for the development of a new food production system were proposed with particular reference to the reduction of emissions, regeneration of natural resources, the elimination of waste and the reuse of production by-products. The main objectives of the book are to analyze the current situation and trends regarding carbon neutrality schemes and the connection with other greening programs, to identify and analyze the carbon-related labels, their methodology and their conformity assessment mechanisms and to understand possible key drivers for carbon neutrality or low carbon achievements in the agri-food sector. Today companies are acting on climate change pressures implementing carbon-neutral strategies for their brands and products. These frontrunner companies have identified a specific competitive advantage and are exploiting it to become the pioneers and the reference model for the carbon neutral implementation. This book will provide detailed and practical insights on how your organization can take positive action and be part of the global response developing a carbon neutral business.

Author : Santos, N., Monzini Taccone di Sitizano, J., Pedersen, E., Borgomeo, E.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251361733

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Investing in carbon neutrality: Utopia or the new green wave? by Santos, N., Monzini Taccone di Sitizano, J., Pedersen, E., Borgomeo, E. Pdf

The world’s agrifood systems are on the frontlines of climate change, both as a cause and a victim. The agrifood sector is increasingly being targeted and curbing emissions is becoming a key global investment and policy theme. 'Investing in carbon neutrality: utopia or the new green wave?' presents a comprehensive assessment of the key challenges and opportunities of carbon neutrality, and scopes out the road ahead for agrifood systems. It provides strategic insights on the actions needed to move the carbon neutrality agenda forward in terms of investment opportunities and public policy priorities, with important recommendations for development partners. This publication is part of the Directions in Investment series under the FAO Investment Centre's Knowledge for Investment (K4I) programme.

Author : Bruno Notarnicola,Roberta Salomone,Luigia Petti,Pietro A. Renzulli,Rocco Roma,Alessandro K. Cerutti
Publisher : Springer
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319119403

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Life Cycle Assessment in the Agri-food Sector by Bruno Notarnicola,Roberta Salomone,Luigia Petti,Pietro A. Renzulli,Rocco Roma,Alessandro K. Cerutti Pdf

The book presents an overview of the International practices and state-of-the-art of LCA studies in the agri-food sector, both in terms of adopted methodologies and application to particular products; the final purpose is to characterise and put order within the methodological issues connected to some important agri-food products (wine, olive oil, cereals and derived products, meat and fruit) and also defining practical guidelines for the implementation of LCAs in this particular sector. The first chapter entails an overview of the application of LCA to the food sector, the role of the different actors of the food supply chain and the methodological issues at a general level. The other chapters, each with a particular reference to the main foods of the five sectors under study, have a common structure which entails the review of LCA case studies of such agri-food products, the methodological issues, the ways with which they have been faced and the suggestion of practical guidelines.

Author : Rahul S Mor,Anupama Panghal,Vikas Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811637919

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Challenges and Opportunities of Circular Economy in Agri-Food Sector by Rahul S Mor,Anupama Panghal,Vikas Kumar Pdf

Global population by 2050 is predicted to be over 9 billion and accordingly, the production systems will demolish about 140 billion tons per year of minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass, i.e., thrice of the current need, and the food production itself has to be doubled. Optimized resource usage, lifecycle management, and reduced carbon emission have become a priority for agri-food businesses today, and circular economy (CE) helps for a sustainable and flexible way to grow without exhausting primary materials, and it thinks beyond recycling and resource usage. The word CE best relates to the resource and efficiency management, 6Rs, closed-loop production systems, zero waste and lifecycle engineering, reduced overconsumption of resources and waste generation, enriched system redesign and business model innovation, thereby leading to sustainable development goals. In this light, the book calls for theoretical and empirically sound contributions that are focused on the different aspects of the circular economy, 6R’s, sustainable production and consumption, closed-loop systems, etc. in the agri-food sector.

Author : Song, Z.,Zhang, Y.,Xiong, W.,Chen, K.,
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Towards a low-emission agrifood sector in the People’s Republic of China: A country profile by Song, Z.,Zhang, Y.,Xiong, W.,Chen, K., Pdf

Author : Melissa Barrett,Massimo Marino,Francesca Brkic,Carlo Alberto Pratesi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000995428

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How to Create a Sustainable Food Industry by Melissa Barrett,Massimo Marino,Francesca Brkic,Carlo Alberto Pratesi Pdf

This book presents a practical guide to help businesses navigate the complex topics of sustainability in the food industry. The book takes you on a journey along the food value chain, from farm to fork, exploring key opportunities to increase positive impacts and circularity at each step of the journey. Written by a team of authors with decades of experience in the food industry and academia, it provides guidance on how to analyse sustainability across the value chain and life cycle of a food product and how to design, implement and communicate strategies to customers. Furthermore, the book shows that there are not always straightforward solutions, but rather choices and trade-offs that require an understanding of what is best suited to the product, customers and business in question. It demystifies a variety of topics, such as local sourcing, regenerative agriculture, plant-based protein and the environmental impact of meat production, and draws on a wide range of case studies from across the globe, to provide concrete, real-world examples. While a perfect food system may not exist, informed decisions can go a long way to reshape and transform the food industry as we know it. This book will be of great interest to professionals working in the food and agriculture industries, as well as students and scholars of sustainable food systems and sustainable business.

Author : Joyce Boye,Yves Arcand
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461415879

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Green Technologies in Food Production and Processing by Joyce Boye,Yves Arcand Pdf

This book will review the current status of the agriculture and agri-food sector in regard to green processing and provide strategies that can be used by the sector to enhance the use of environmentally-friendly technologies for production, processing. The book will look at the full spectrum from farm to fork beginning with chapters on life cycle analysis and environmental impact assessment of different agri-food sectors. This will be followed by reviews of current and novel on-farm practices that are more environmentally-friendly, technologies for food processing that reduce chemical and energy use and emissions as well as novel analytical techniques for R&D and QA which reduce solvent, chemical and energy consumption. Technologies for waste treatment, "reducing, reusing, recycling", and better water and energy stewardship will be reviewed. In addition, the last section of the book will attempt to look at technologies and processes that reduce the generation of process-induced toxins (e.g., trans fats, acrylamide, D-amino acids) and will address consumer perceptions about current and emerging technologies available to tackle these processing and environmental issues.

Author : Francesco Meneguzzo,Federica Zabini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030662844

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Agri-food and Forestry Sectors for Sustainable Development by Francesco Meneguzzo,Federica Zabini Pdf

This book surveys state-of-the-art and prospective practices, methods and technologies in agri-food and forestry sectors to document the potential measurable improvements in areas of environmental management, food security, economic growth, social cohesion and human health at the local and global scale. With a focus on the ecosystems-resources-climate-food-health nexus as a framework towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals applicable in these sectors, the book offers a portfolio of guidelines and standards that assesses the affordability, potential profitability and possible unintended consequences of interventions. The areas of intervention covered in the study include global and local forest resources management, safe wastewater reuse for irrigation, sustainable crop and plant protection (e.g. biopesticides, bioherbicides), carbon sequestration and emission reduction strategies, and safe processing methods for food and food waste (e.g. sustainable food preservatives and healthier food). The book is primarily intended for academics, professionals, and policymakers. The professional audience, including enterprises in the forestry, farming, food processing, healthcare and waste management sectors, will take advantage of the updated knowledge basis concerning the innovations in the respective practices, methods and technologies, including their feasibility, affordability and profitability, and policymakers will find useful the comprehensive review of these innovations which could be strategically promoted and deployed in the next decade, with the aim of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Author : Eleftherios Iakovou,Dionysis Bochtis,Dimitrios Vlachos,Dimitrios Aidonis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118937501

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Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Food Networks by Eleftherios Iakovou,Dionysis Bochtis,Dimitrios Vlachos,Dimitrios Aidonis Pdf

An interdisciplinary framework for managing sustainable agrifood supply chains Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Food Networks provides an up-to-date and interdisciplinary framework for designing and operating sustainable supply chains for agri-food products. Focus is given to decision-making procedures and methodologies enabling policy-makers, managers and practitioners to design and manage effectively sustainable agrifood supply chain networks. Authored by high profile researchers with global expertise in designing and operating sustainable supply chains in the agri-food industry, this book: Features the entire hierarchical decision-making process for managing sustainable agrifood supply chains. Covers knowledge-based farming, management of agricultural wastes, sustainability, green supply chain network design, safety, security and traceability, IT in agrifood supply chains, carbon footprint management, quality management, risk management and policy- making. Explores green supply chain management, sustainable knowledge-based farming, corporate social responsibility, environmental management and emerging trends in agri-food retail supply chain operations. Examines sustainable practices that are unique for agriculture as well as practices that already have been implemented in other industrial sectors such as green logistics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Supply Chain Management for Sustainable Food Networks provides a useful resource for researchers, practitioners, policy-makers, regulators and C-level executives that deal with strategic decision-making. Post-graduate students in the field of agriculture sciences, engineering, operations management, logistics and supply chain management will also benefit from this book.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251343739

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Carbon neutral tea production in China – Three pilot case studies by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Pdf

The Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector is responsible for about 25 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, but can also be an important part of the solution to climate change, through adaptation and mitigation efforts. As part of its Strategy on Climate Change, FAO is developing the low carbon agricultural commodities approach , based on emission reductions along entire agricultural value chains, with tea and its business model being the first commodity to be evaluated. This report, developed in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), assesses the potential of lowcarbon and carbon neutral approaches to tea production.As the largest producer and consumer of tea in the world, China is collaborating with FAO to develop an overall framework and minimum standards for sustainable tea production. This report, based on the case studies carried in three tea fields in Southeast China, provides evidence regarding the results, impacts and achievements of the pilot conducted by the Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences (CAAS). The report develops a methodology for accounting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and an estimation of the mitigation and carbon sequestration potential based on the experiences in the pilot tea gardens in China. The report also sets up the key elements of the enabling environment in order to promote the replication of the model to other countries and the base work for a potential low carbon and/or carbon neutral tea certification.

Author : Roberta Salomone,Maria Teresa Clasadonte,Maria Proto,Andrea Raggi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789400761162

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Product-Oriented Environmental Management Systems (POEMS) by Roberta Salomone,Maria Teresa Clasadonte,Maria Proto,Andrea Raggi Pdf

Representing the coordinated work of a research group from four different Italian University departments which conducted the Eco-Management for Food (EMAF) Project, this book offers a systematic approach for managing and improving the environmental aspects of agri-food processes and products using Product-Oriented Environmental Management Systems (POEMS).

Author : Charis M. Galanakis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030715717

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Environment and Climate-smart Food Production by Charis M. Galanakis Pdf

Agriculture and food systems, forestry, the marine and the bio-based sectors are at the very heart of the climate change crisis. Evidence on climate change reveals that it will affect farming first, through changes to rainfall regimes, rising temperatures, the variability and seasonality of the climate and the occurrence of more frequent extreme events (heatwaves, droughts, storms and floods). In addition to findings ways to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, farmers will need to develop farming systems resilient to fluctuating environmental and socioeconomic conditions. It is thus a great challenge to support ambitious climate targets while satisfying the needs for food, feed, bio-based products and energy for a global population projected to reach 10 billion by 2030. Few books on the market integrate environment studies and climate-smart food production. This book fills the knowledge gap by covering all the relevant aspects in one reference: starting with microclimate management, climate change and food systems, and resilience of mixed farming and agroforestry systems, chapters address agricultural soil management, integrated water management in small agricultural catchments, citizen-driven food system approaches in cities, and ICT-enabled agri-food systems. By focusing on the most recent advances in the field while analyzing the potential of already applied practices, this book can serve as a handbook for regulators and researchers looking to understand all aspects of food production and distribution in this changing environment.

Author : Catherine Esnouf,Marie Russel,Nicolas Bricas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781107036468

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Food System Sustainability by Catherine Esnouf,Marie Russel,Nicolas Bricas Pdf

An exploration of the duALIne project's insights, presenting state-of-the-art research in food sustainability and identifying priority areas for further study.

Author : Peter Oosterveer,David A. Sonnenfeld
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781136529627

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Food, Globalization and Sustainability by Peter Oosterveer,David A. Sonnenfeld Pdf

Food is increasingly traded internationally, thereby transforming the organization of food production and consumption globally and influencing most food-related practices. This transition is generating unfamiliar challenges related to sustainability of food provision, the social impacts of international trade and global food governance. Distance in time and space between food producers and consumers is increasing and new concerns are arising. These include the environmental impact of food production and trade, animal welfare, the health and safety of food and the social and economic impact of international food trade. This book provides an overview of the principal conceptual frameworks that have been developed for understanding these changes. It shows how conventional regulation of food provision through sovereign national governments is becoming elusive, as the distinctions between domestic and international, and between public and private spheres, disappear. At the same time multi-national companies and supranational institutions put serious limits to governmental interventions. In this context, other social actors including food retailers and NGOs are shown to take up innovative roles in governing food provision, but their contribution to agro-food sustainability is under continuous scrutiny. The authors apply these themes in several detailed case studies, including organic, fair trade, local food and fish. On the basis of these cases, future developments are explored, with a focus on the respective roles of agricultural producers, retailers and consumers.

Author : Charis M. Galanakis
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780128213704

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Environmental Impact of Agro-Food Industry and Food Consumption by Charis M. Galanakis Pdf

Environmental Impact of Agro-Food Industry and Food Consumption covers trends associated with the impact of food production on the environment using lifecycle analysis and the standard methods used to estimate the food industry’s environmental impact. The book discusses city-scale actions to estimate the environmental impact of food systems, including the meat chain, feeding crops to farmed fish, the confectionary industry, agriculture, tea processing, cheese production, the dairy industry, cold chain, and ice cream production. Food waste and consumption in hospitality and global diets round out these interesting discussions. Written for food scientists, technologists, engineers, chemists, governmental regulatory bodies, environmentalists, environmental technologists, environmental engineers, researchers, academics and professionals working in the food industry, this book is an essential resource on sustainability in the food industry. Addresses all levels of the food chain Provides solutions for the food industry to estimate and reduce environmental impact Assists members of the food industry in optimizing their current performance and reducing their environmental footprint