Anastasia Volkova, CEO of Regrow, discusses science-based technology for the agriculture industry. The podcast explores decarbonizing agriculture and reducing emissions, including the importance of data and the adoption of circular systems. It also highlights the need for data-driven solutions in achieving transparency and aligning with climate targets.
Regro provides data to help companies understand and reduce emissions in their supply chains.
Accurate data is crucial for driving policy changes and investment in low-carbon practices within agriculture.
Deep dives
California mandates climate disclosures for large companies
Recent legislation in California requires companies with over $1 billion in revenue trading in the state to disclose their climate impact, including emissions from their own operations and the goods and services they purchase. This legislation aims to drive companies towards measuring and managing their emissions, helping them progress towards net zero and emission reduction goals. Regro, a company working in the agricultural sector, provides data that enables companies to understand their supply chains and make informed decisions to reduce emissions.
Decarbonizing agriculture and the importance of data
Agriculture, including cattle farming, can play a role in decarbonization by adopting more circular systems that address emissions from crops, which are predominantly grown to feed animals. Companies like Regro help agricultural businesses uncover and measure their emissions, allowing them to model and identify opportunities for emission reduction within their value chains. This approach focuses on reducing carbon emissions at the source rather than relying on offsetting methods, with the aim of producing food in ways that regenerate and renew the environment.
The importance of data and transformative policies
Access to accurate and transformative data is crucial for driving policy changes and spurring investment in low-carbon commodities within the agricultural sector. Initiatives like the Information and Reduction Act and the Embedded Climate Smart Commodities Program aim to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon practices. Governments and organizations need reliable data to showcase the effectiveness of such investments, encouraging further commitment to reducing carbon footprints. Data sources include farm management systems, statistical surveys, and satellite imagery, which contributes to transparency and helps align practices with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Anastasia Volkova, CEO of Regrow, discusses science-based technology for the agriculture industry. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.