Methane Matters: Measuring the footprint of agriculture’s biggest emitters

Methane has more than 80 times the warming effect of CO2 over a 20-year period and is responsible for 30% of global warming since the industrial revolution. This report calculates the methane footprint and analyses the targets and reduction plans of 52 of the world’s largest meat, dairy and rice companies.

Only seven out of these 52 companies provide methane emissions disclosure, and just one company – Danone – has a specific target to reduce its methane emissions. By raising the bar on disclosure, target setting and abatement planning, financial institutions can protect long-term value by reducing climate, transition, reputational and regulatory risks in global food and agriculture supply chains.