PARIS — Greenhouse gas emissions from Europe’s biggest meat and dairy firms continue to increase, according to a new report Monday, which found many firms are polluting “with impunity”. ADVERTISEMENTThe study looked at 35 of the largest beef, pork, poultry and dairy companies headquartered in the EU, UK and Switzerland, examining their possible climate plans and emissions from their supply chains, in particular livestock, a major emitter of greenhouse gases. “The climate footprint of Europe’s big meat and dairy companies rival the fossil fuel giants yet they continue to operate with impunity,” said IATP European Director Shefali Sharma. In dairy, French firms Danone and Lactalis saw their emissions climb 15 percent and 30 percent respectively from 2015 to 2017, according to the research. Of the 20 companies analysed, only four report emissions from their entire supply chain, IATP said, even though livestock production accounts for the lion’s share of emissions.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 13, 2021 13:12 UTC