How soil carbon removals can reduce emissions in supply chains

How much greenhouse gas can the soil remove? It depends. We analyzed 4M+ hectares of spring wheat in the US to learn how certain farming practices can increase the soil's ability to remove greenhouse gases from the air. TLDR: Diversify what you grow. And don't disturb the soil.

“Is the voluntary carbon market dying? The data says otherwise.” I just reviewed Ecosystem Marketplace’s State of the Voluntary Carbon Market 2025, and one insight stood out to me: 📊 The market is not collapsing — it’s evolving. Issuances (new supply): fell by 20% in 2024, down to 311 MtCO₂e. Retirements (demand): remained stable at 182 MtCO₂e, consistent since 2021. Average price: stayed resilient, above $6/tCO₂e, despite lower trading volumes. 💡 My interpretation: Resilient demand: Companies continue to retire ~180–200 MtCO₂e annually, showing that offsets remain a consistent tool for net-zero. Tightening supply: Fewer new credits are being issued, especially from renewable and forestry projects, as methodologies tighten. Selective pricing: Prices are holding because buyers are focusing on high-integrity, recent-vintage credits <5 years (often with co-benefits or CCP approval). 🔎 Takeaway: The voluntary carbon market is not shrinking—it is maturing. The shift from “volume growth” to “quality assurance” shows a market moving towards greater integrity and credibility. 📌 Source: Ecosystem Marketplace, State of the Voluntary Carbon Market 2025 🔗 Full report here: https://lnkd.in/gc47Ek2h

🌱Another old blog revisited We want to revisit one of our more practical resources: Proba’s guide to the Voluntary Carbon Market. As interest in insetting continues to grow across agri-food supply chains, this guide remains a clear and accessible starting point. Learn the terminology necessary to navigate the landscape. This is especially important for companies wanting to address emissions linked to fertilizer use. It covers the big topics like: - What is a GHG project? - Understanding GHG methodologies - What is MRV? - What actors are involved and what are their roles - What do traders and buyers do - What’s Proba’s role in all of this Still timely. Still essential. You should read it. Link in the comments. #Proba #Insetting #CarbonInsetting #Decarbonization #VCM #Guidebook #CarbonMarkets #Insetting #SupplyChainSustainability #ClimateAction #Scope3

💧𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸: Cross-company trends IFA is wrapping up its #WorldWaterWeek campaign, reflecting on cross-industry trends shaping sustainable water management, as highlighted by BHP CF Industries, The Mosaic Company, Nutrien, OCP Group, and Omnia Holdings: ➔ Targets embedded in strategy: water integrated into ESG roadmaps with time-bound goals. ➔ Building in efficiency: new builds and retrofits prioritizing efficiency to cut withdrawals. ➔ Non-conventional water use: rapid shift to desalinated and reclaimed wastewater. ➔ Closed-loop reuse as a standard: with treatment returning water of equal or better quality to ecosystems. ➔ Watershed & community co-benefits: extending beyond company gates to build regional resilience. ➔ Transparency & risk tools: stronger disclosure and analytics guiding priorities. ➔ Innovation & partnerships: R&D and collaboration driving next-generation water solutions. Together, these trends demonstrate how the fertilizer industry is moving from risk management to resilience, while advancing responsible resource use and protecting natural ecosystems. 🌍💧 Read more about #WaterStewardship in the fertilizer industry on our website: https://bit.ly/45Dn2F3 #WorldWaterWeek #WorldWaterWeek25 Alzbeta Klein, CFA | Patrick Heffer| Yvonne Harz-Pitre | Margot Clifford Laguette | Claire Newell (Chart.PR) | Sally Ekanayaka

In recognition of World Water Week 2025, we are proud to spotlight our ongoing efforts to secure water sustainability through conservation, efficiency, and recycling — a cornerstone of our ESG strategy aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Since 2020, Omnia has: ·      Recycled 647ML of water ·      Reduced effluent discharge by 85% ·      Cut potable water use by 14% Looking ahead to 2030, we’ve set new targets: ·      Reduce total water usage by 10% ·      Increase water recycling rates by 15% In line with our purpose — Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future — we remain committed to responsible resource management and creating long-term value for our communities and the environment. #IFA #WorldWaterWeek #WaterStewardship #Sustainability

What is the difference between #EmissionFactor and #CarbonIntensity? These terms are often heard in the context of #carbon accounting and #sustainability target setting, but what are they, and why do they matter? When is comes to the world of #regenenerativeagriculture, EFs and CI scores can look like two sides of the same coin 🪙, especially when using #primarydata and field level #traceability. Below are a few factors to consider when comparing these terms. Emission Factor 🚜 Driven by corporates with sustainability goals, i.e. Science Based Targets initiative target setting 🚜 Tied to a region or land area, i.e. Supply Shed 🚜 Can include soil carbon #sequestration (aka removals) when supported by tier 3 modeling Carbon Intensity ⛺ Driven by #farmers and suppliers seeking to differentiate their product or meet compliance standards ⛺ Tied to a product, i.e. volume of grain ⛺ Soil carbon removals are limited in common models like GREET Do you agree with this comparison of EFs and CI scores? please share your thoughts in the comments.

As global demand for sustainable growing media accelerates and raw material shortages challenge growers worldwide, it’s time to ask: Is your substrate mix built for the future—or stuck in the past? For decades, a peat and perlite blend has served as the industry standard in greenhouse production. But standards are meant to be challenged—and HydraFiber is leading the charge. Read more about how we're challenging old assumptions, optimizing for performance, and offering a more profitable and sustainable solution in this article from Greenhouse Management: 👉https://lnkd.in/gXB3CTbm

📅 Open to 6th November 2025 📅 Public ‘Call for evidence’ consultation for preparing the future #Circular #Economy #Act, announced for end 2026. The consultation document underlines that the circular economy is necessary to reduce #environmental #pressures, improve EU #competitiveness and reduce #import #dependency on imported materials, in particular Critical Raw Materials #CRMs (phosphate rock is listed by the EU as a Critical Raw Material). ESPP will input to this consultation supporting the announced aims of the Circular Economy Act and referring to the Joint Call for nutrients in the Circular Economy Act signed by a range of stakeholders (❗open for signatures❗) and ESPP’s detailed proposals at https://lnkd.in/dNqGrKHE Read all 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvz_Vawz

Science Based Targets initiative plans to release Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard in 2026, with new targets kicking in from 2027. For food companies—where agricultural supply chains drive the bulk of emissions—expect tougher requirements on supplier engagement, higher data-quality thresholds, and stricter rules on carbon removals. Swipe through for the five changes to get ahead of now. 👉🏻 #sbtiV2

SBTi is about to raise the stakes with the Corporate Net-Zero Standard 2.0. For food companies, this means the rules of the game are shifting: ▪️No more “one-size-fits-all” targets — Category A vs. B will matter. ▪️Scope 1 and 2 must be set separately, with electricity from true zero-carbon sources. ▪️Scope 3 and supplier engagement are mandatory, with a focus on the biggest impact areas. ▪️Residual emissions? No offsets. Companies will need real carbon removal targets. ▪️And finally: no more reliance on self-reporting. Verification, regular reporting, and spot checks will be the norm. For companies in the food industry, especially those tied to agriculture, this is a call to get supplier data and strategies in shape before 2027.