Beef industry reports 15% reduction in GHG emissions
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This article was published 16/01/2024 (984 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The Canadian beef industry is reporting a 15 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to the second National Beef Sustainability Assessment and Strategy report, released yesterday by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB).
The result of three years of in-depth scientific analysis, the report focused on sustainability indicators such as greenhouse gas emissions, carbon storage, biodiversity and wildlife habitat.
The report was conducted with help from a $2.8-million funding boost from the federal government’s AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association Component under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef's second National Beef Sustainability Assessment and Strategy report was released Monday. (File)
Among the environmental improvement successes outlined in the report is a 15 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to produce one kilogram of beef since 2014, which has largely contributed to more efficient cattle growth. This has led to a smaller overall carbon footprint for the industry, since fewer amounts of resources like land, water and feed are needed to produce the same amount of beef, Ryan Beierbach, chair of the CRSB and a Saskatchewan beef producer, said in an online media conference regarding the report on Monday morning.
“It’s exciting to see the 15 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity, which puts us on track to achieve the 33 per cent reduction 2030 goal that the industry has set,” he said.
Land being used for cattle production stores around 1.9 billion tonnes of soil organic carbon, the report also shows. With overall loss of habitat, Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are providing an important service in preserving intact critical wildlife habitat, Beierbach said.
The next steps for the industry are outlined with a National Beef Sustainability Strategy for the CRSB and its members over the next several years.
“The Canadian beef sector is committed to transparency and continuous improvement in sustainability,” Beierbach said. “We look forward to further collaborations and innovations to make a positive impact and meet our goals for the Canadian beef industry’s social, economic and environmental performance.”
The Sun will have more in-depth coverage on the CRSB’s report and assessment in the Jan. 25 edition of Westman This Week.
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