Supply Chain
Setting the carbon level on a farm is a logical progression from a carbon baseline assessment.
The number of carbon certificates or credits for reduction generated with a 12 month expiry timescale allows carbon(e) reduction reporting to the processor and retailer in given timeframes.
Meat and milk packaging can reflect a threshold maximum carbon(e) level.
The 12 month expiry process allows for annual assessment of input prices. For example feed contracts are rarely over 12 months, availability and other factors mean it would be risky for longer term contracts.
Similarly carbon credit insurance is a recommendation of the International Taskforce on Voluntary Carbon Markets guidance, in case of disease, etc, which is difficult to implement over terms longer than 12 months. ICAL build this insurance into the certification mechanism.
If you need more information on carbon calculation, reduction, certification and valorisation for your livestock farm, or would like to discuss your requirements, please contact us:
