Ways to reduce carbon emissions in the food & beverage industry
Tackling climate change is crucial and one way is to reduce carbon emissions. The food and beverage sector will see more demand in the future. Hence, it is necessary to adopt a sustainable approac
Need for a change
Data shows that 3 million premature deaths can be prevented if there is a reduction in the greenhouse gas emissions by 2100. If we take steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) now, by 2030, we can help prevent 300,000 to 700,000 premature deaths.
Hence, there is an urgent need to reduce global GHG emissions and one way we can help is by changing the pattern of food production and consumption. There is an ongoing effort to draw attention to the impact food habits have on the environment and climate. Studies have shown that GHG emissions from food production contribute to 37% of global emissions.
There is a need for collective effort as GHG emissions are not just limited to one point. The change has to be made at all levels in the supply chainfrom farmers, manufacturers, packaging, transport to retailers and, finally, the consumers.
