Tag Archives: Climate Impact

Valio Expands Sustainability Incentives for Finnish Dairy Farms Through Animal Welfare Measures, Carbon Farming and Outdoor Access

(IN BRIEF) Valio has renewed its sustainability programme for primary dairy production, strengthening a bonus model that rewards farms for improving animal welfare, supporting biodiversity and reducing the climate impact of milk production. The programme applies to all of Valio’s … Read the full press release

Innovative Fraunhofer System Uses Photoacoustic Technology to Support Sustainable and Climate-Aware Farming Practices

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IPM has developed a portable and cost-effective system to measure nitrous oxide emissions directly in agricultural fields, helping farmers optimize fertilization and reduce environmental impact. Nitrous oxide, a major greenhouse gas produced by excess nitrogen in soil, … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki and Finnish Meteorological Institute Reveal Critical Role of Soil in Dairy Emissions Calculations

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by the University of Helsinki and the Finnish Meteorological Institute reveals that the carbon footprint of milk production may be significantly higher than current estimates suggest, particularly when soil carbon emissions are taken into … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesive Technologies advances portfolio transformation with stricter sustainability methodology and deeper customer insights

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has advanced its sustainability strategy by updating its portfolio assessment methodology with stricter, independently audited criteria and by expanding its digital reporting platform, HEART, to include use-phase emissions in addition to cradle-to-gate Product Carbon Footprints. … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Study Finds Construction Waste Could Cut New-Build Emissions by 10 Percent

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University research has found that substantial amounts of building materials are wasted on Danish construction sites, with some materials seeing waste rates of up to 25 percent. The study shows that controlling this waste could reduce carbon … Read the full press release

SGS Recognized by Isometric to Validate and Verify Carbon Removal Projects

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been approved as a Validation and Verification Body for Isometric, the leading carbon removal registry. This designation enables SGS to validate and verify carbon removal projects under the stringent Isometric Standard, reinforcing its role in ensuring … Read the full press release

SAMS Expands Research Team with New Roles to Tackle Ocean Changes and Climate Impact

(IN BRIEF) The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is expanding its research team with five new positions to enhance its understanding of ocean processes, particularly in response to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The new hires, including principal … Read the full press release