Agricultural subsidies are estimated to exceed USD $635 billion per year and offer a considerable source of public finance. However, while subsidies often aim to assure producer livelihoods, enable price stability, lower prices for consumers to safeguard food and nutrition security, foster innovation and improve environmental outcomes, they often finance practices that lead to social, […]
The wellbeing of farmers lies at the core of healthy agri-food systems. Yet, two-thirds of those living in poverty today are farmers and farm workers. The concept of a Living Income is gaining rising momentum as a viable solution to poverty within agricultural value chains and as an opportunity for responsible business conduct. In partnership […]
Discover the EU Deforestation Regulation and its role in the EU Green Deal. Understand the requirements for companies importing selected products and the need for proof of origin and compliance with local regulations.
Transitioning the agriculture and food sector to net zero by 2050 presents a range of business opportunities for actors across the value chain. Based on workshops with WBCSD members, this summary report showcases the business case for individual companies in the sector to take action to decarbonize in line with the Paris Agreement and the […]
Agricultural and food value chains must address barriers to scope 3 emissions reductions and removals associated with land use. This is essential to accelerate in value chain interventions and the flow of much-needed investment. WBCSD is working with members and partners to identify and tackle these challenges. This report represents the perspective of members and partners based […]