TAKING THE BULL BY THE HORNS – TIME FOR SUPPLY CHAIN ACTION
‘ All economic partners of Brazil should share the blame for indirectly promoting deforestation and GHG emissions by not barring imports and consuming agricultural products contaminated with deforestation, illegal or not.’407 Raoni Rajão et al, Science, July 2020
MAKING MINCEMEAT OF THE PANTANAL
‘ Food system changes that reduce GHG emissions may offer additional benefits, including progress toward targets set in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, such as decreased nutrient pollution, reduced water pollution and scarcity, decreased land-use change, improved biodiversity outcomes, and, if dietary composition and caloric consumption are improved, reduced prevalence of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and premature mortality.
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Time is of the essence in addressing GHG emissions. Any delays will necessitate more ambitious and expeditious implementation of emissions reduction strategies if global temperature targets are to be met. We show that there are many opportunities to keep emissions from food systems and other activities within the global emissions limits for the 1.5° and 2°C targets.’ 408 Michael A Clark et al, Science, November 2020
‘ To secure a thriving food system for the future, the food industry as a whole has an opportunity – and responsibility – to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and find more sustainable ways to feed people. At McDonald’s, our responsible sourcing strategy includes a climate action target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity in our supply chain by 2030, as well as a commitment to eliminate deforestation from our global supply chains by 2030, prioritising by end of 2020 the raw materials we buy in the greatest volume: beef, chicken (including soy in feed), palm oil, coffee and the fibre used in guest packaging. … We work closely with our biggest suppliers in the product categories in which we can have the greatest impact and actively encourage these suppliers to set targets, measure and report emissions and take action to make reductions. We know we cannot drive industry-wide change alone, and we encourage all companies to work collaboratively on solutions.’409 McDonald’s spokesperson, quoted in Food Navigator, 12 November 2020
