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🌍 We’re grateful for the opportunity to participate in the 2nd European Carbon Farming Summit in Dublin last week! A special thank you to BASF Agricultural Solutions for inviting us in an insightful discussion. SustainCERT CEO Marion Verles joined industry experts to talk about their Global Carbon Farming Program – an initiative focused on reducing agricultural emissions and empowering farmers to drive climate and nature-positive change. We explored how verification plays a pivotal role in ensuring credible reporting of GHG emission reductions and how those outcomes can be shared across the value chain. The summit brought together farmers, scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to delve into the critical role agriculture plays in climate action. Here are a few key takeaways that stood out: 1️⃣ Farmers are Essential Stakeholders – In Ireland, agriculture accounts for one-third of emissions while supporting 130,000 livelihoods and contributing 8.5% of national exports. Engaging and supporting farmers is vital to scaling sustainable practices. 2️⃣ Science-led Solutions are Key – Evidence-based, credible, and scalable carbon farming practices are essential for creating long-term impact. Scientists will be at the heart of driving this. 3️⃣ Carbon Farming is More Than Carbon – Discussions highlighted the importance of biodiversity, soil health, and water management, underscoring the need for a holistic approach to sustainability. 4️⃣ Policy & Funding Must Align – Clear policies and financial incentives are necessary to reward early adopters and drive widespread adoption. 5️⃣ Scaling Through Value Chains – Collaboration between farmers and companies will be crucial to ensure that sustainable practices result in measurable climate impact. 6️⃣ Building Farmer Confidence is Critical – Equipping farmers with the knowledge and resources to understand carbon farming will empower them to take part in this transformative process. The closing message from the summit was clear: the cost of inaction on climate change will be far greater than the investment in carbon farming. Collaboration across sectors will be essential to unlocking the full potential of carbon farming. At SustainCERT, we remain committed to developing high-integrity, science-backed climate solutions🌱 Learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/dx3T2bU #BASF #CarbonFarming #SustainableAgriculture

Join us for an insightful discussion at 3Degrees Group, Inc. Climate Day! 🌱 On March 13th, 3Degrees Group, Inc. will be moderating a crucial conversation on "Unique Solutions to Tackling Emissions in Agricultural Supply Chains." In this session, we'll dive into the challenges of measuring and reducing emissions in agriculture, exploring how value chain interventions can provide scalable, immediate solutions to drive meaningful impact. 📢 Speakers: 🔹 Guillaume Boinnard, Senior Climate Scientist, SustainCERT 🔹 Mike Aquino, Director ESG, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) 🔹 John Bourne, Senior Director of Agriculture, 3Degrees Group, Inc. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eWR8DZFF #ClimateAction #3Degrees #Agriculture 

Happy International Women’s Day! 🪻 This week, we celebrate women everywhere and give a special shoutout to the incredible women at SustainCERT who bring their expertise, passion, and dedication to advancing credible climate action every day. We asked our team what inspires them to work in sustainability and for their advice for other women looking to build a career in the industry 🙌 At SustainCERT, we’re proud to have an equal gender balance—because a more inclusive industry drives stronger impact. ✨ Read what our team has to say! #WomensDay #Equality #Inclusion #Sustainability

Join us online on March 13th for a Climate Day session, "Unique Solutions to Tackling Emissions in Agricultural Supply Chains" 🚜 This discussion, moderated by 3Degrees Group, Inc., will dive into the challenges of quantifying and reducing emissions in agricultural supply chains, and explores how value chain interventions offer an immediate, scalable approach to mitigating impact. The speakers at the webinar: 🍀Guillaume Boinnard, Senior Climate Scientist, SustainCERT 🍀Mike Aquino, Director ESG, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) 🍀John Bourne, Senior Director of Agriculture, 3degrees Register here: https://lnkd.in/eWR8DZFF #agriculture #valuechains #scope3

SustainCERT partnered with Indigo in 2024 to verify the methodology used to calculate a bespoke emission factor for row crop production in the United States 🌽 Emission factors are the foundational metric for inventory reporting and credible climate claims. They lie at the core of the challenge to meet ambitious Net Zero targets and report emissions with new levels of accuracy required by evolving regulations. Companies are transitioning from static emission factors from standardized databases, to creating dynamic, supply chain-specific emission factors that reflect investments towards climate targets. How can emission factor verification support companies in this process? Read our new case study with Indigo Ag to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eahVprqn #emissionfactor #climateverification #foodsupplychains

We are pleased to share that BASF Agricultural Solutions and Boortmalt have been issued the first Verified Impact Units in Europe! 🌾   BASF has been looking to reduce on-farm emissions, which are part of their Scope 3 inventory, together with partners in their value chain. SustainCERT validated and verified the outcomes of BASF’s Carbon Farming Program to ensure that the CO₂e savings are of the highest level of trust and accountability.   Read the full press release below 👇

🌍 Meet us this week at the 2nd European Carbon Farming Summit in Dublin! On Wednesday, SustainCERT CEO Marion Verles will join BASF Agricultural Solutions in a panel discussion about their Global Carbon Farming Program. The program focuses on reducing agricultural emissions and supporting farmers in driving positive change for climate and nature. Join us to hear how verification enables credible reporting of GHG emission reductions and sharing the impact of these outcomes with stakeholders across the value chain. If you are interested to learn more about how to engage value chain partners in emission reduction projects, connect with our team on the ground Javiera Paz Figueroa Fuentes 🌟 More about the event: https://lnkd.in/edqCpwKm #Scope3 #Sustainability #Decarbonization

Have you kept up with our recent expansions for validation and verification services in the voluntary carbon market? 🌳 We are currently approved as a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) for: ✅ Gold Standard ✅ Verra and SD VISta ✅ Global Carbon Council ✅ Cercarbono We are committed to bringing credibility to climate action through our digitally enabled verification services – check back in for future updates as we continue to grow. 📍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJXvWpSZ #carboncredits #carbonstandard #climateaction

We’re pleased to announce that SustainCERT is now an approved Validation & Verification Body (VVB) for Gold Standard for the Global Goals.   🔍 Our VVB services are available for projects under the following scopes: ✔ Energy industries (renewable & non-renewable) ✔ Energy distribution ✔ Energy demand ✔ Manufacturing industries ✔ Construction   ✅ Need to verify your Gold Standard project? Get in touch with our team: https://lnkd.in/dT5UKMBn #GoldStandard #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction

How can you credibly report on your Scope 3 progress? 🌿 Verification has a key role in driving integrity, transparency and trust in emission reductions in value chains. Learn more about how to verify your interventions ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaHmDXCp #corporatesustainability #valuechain #scope3