Sen, Aditi

Many governments and companies are adopting net zero climate targets as they recognize the urgency of the climate crisis. Without clear definition, however, these targets risk being reliant on using vast swathes of land in low-income countries to capture carbon emissions, allowing the biggest emitters to avoid making significant cuts in their own emissions. ‘Net […]

Hidden in the food we buy every day, from chocolate to ice cream, are commodities like palm oil and soy that are driving deforestation across the world. From Indonesia to the Peruvian Amazon, vast areas of carbon-rich forest are being cleared to produce these agricultural commodities, contributing to climate change and social conflict. Several food […]

The food and beverage sector is both a significant driver of global climate change and among the sectors most adversely affected. Food and beverage companies have a major role in reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and in ensuring that the long term mitigation goal established in Paris at COP 21 is translated into action. […]