- Data scarcity and inconsistencies in measuring supply chain impacts
- Complexity of global supply chains and lack of traceability
- Lack of standardized methodologies for measuring soil health and carbon sequestration
- Variability in waste management systems across regions
- Indirect land-use change driven by increased demand for commodities
- Food loss and waste across the value chain
Quantis
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Quantis disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 27.6% of global GHG emissions attributed to the food system in 2018 (extrapolated data). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
27.6% of global GHG emissions attributed to the food system in 2018 (extrapolated data)
2019
Water Usage
70% of global water consumption used by agriculture
2019
Waste
Approximately one-third of all food produced is lost or wasted annually
2019
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 27.6% of global GHG emissions attributed to the food system in 2018 (extrapolated data) |
| 2018 | 4 metric gigatons CO2-eq (apparel and footwear combined) |
| 2005 to 2030 | 4.0K million metric tons CO2eq (2016) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 85% at White Oak Pastures through regenerative agriculture practices (case study)
- Developed the geoFootprint project to assess agricultural impacts at a local scale
- Developed the RESPACKT tool for FrieslandCampina to assess packaging impacts
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Halving global food waste at the retail and consumer levels by 2030 (SDG 12.3)
📅 Medium-term
- Reducing food loss along production and supply chains by 2030 (SDG 12.3)
- Achieving 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by 2025 (Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment)
🔭 Long-term
- Limiting global warming to below 1.5°C
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater StewardshipSoil HealthBiodiversityFood Loss and WasteSupply Chain SustainabilityPackaging Sustainability