Danish Crown
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Understanding farm level emissions

Understanding farm level emissions

More than 80 percent of Danish Crown's emissions comes from the farm level. So, while there are many challenges in relation to agriculture and climate, there is also great opportunities for positive change. Below you can get an overview of these emissions and where they come from.

At the farm, a myriad of biological processes unfolds, where greenhouse gases are both absorbed and emitted.

On the farm, three key greenhouse gases - CO₂, methane, and nitrous oxide - play a central role in the climate equation. Among these, CO₂ is the least potent, yet it often serves as the common yardstick in everyday conversation as the level of greenhouse gas emissions are normally measured in CO₂ equivalents.

Some emissions we can control and reduce. These are the ones we and our farmers work with and on, e.g. through the Climate Track, by optimizing feed and reducing emissions from manure. Read more about the climate solutions of tomorrow.

Pilot projects and initiatives on the farm

We are aware that meat production represents part of the climate challenge, and we want to be part of the solution. That is why we’re engaging in different projects with key stakeholders and experts supporting the transition of our industry and of the agriculture in general.
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Farmers follow the Climate Track

The Climate Track is our ESG programme for farmers supplying slaughter animals to Danish Crown. The programme covers different parameters and helps each farmer develop individual goals that support them and us in achieving our climate ambitions.
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