We have been overwhelmed by the level of interest and engagement from the farming and agricultural industry, reflecting the critical need for transparent and accurate tools in carbon measurement.
On September 11, 2024, Farm Carbon Toolkit, Cool Farm Alliance, and Agrecalc hosted a joint webinar to discuss their newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at harmonising greenhouse gas (GHG) emission methodologies.
This collaboration marks a significant step toward providing UK agriculture with consistent, science-backed tools to measure and reduce GHG emissions.
During the webinar, representatives from all three organisations highlighted the importance of this partnership in enhancing transparency, aligning data sources, and improving the overall accuracy of carbon calculators. The collaboration seeks to support industry-wide sustainability goals while maintaining each calculator’s unique approach.
One attendee noted, “I am pleased you all recognise the value of commanding trust from the farming/agriculture industry. Thank you for your presentations. Farmers simply want to know that they are dealing with tools that are standardised and achieve the accurate answer for whatever is being measured.”
The discussion also covered the commitment to align with initiatives like the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi FLAG) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Land Sector Removals Guidance, ensuring that the latest scientific advancements are integrated into their tools. The goal is to establish a consistent framework that could become the industry standard for carbon calculations.
Another attendee echoed the desire for ongoing updates, asking, “Thank you to Agrecalc, Farm Carbon Toolkit, and Cool Farm Tool for taking this forward.”
These reflections underscore the pressing need for consistency and transparency across carbon calculation tools and methodologies, and we are committed to continuing this work.
The webinar attracted nearly 500 live attendees, with over 100 questions submitted. We are thankful for the engagement and will be responding to these questions before the end of the year, so stay tuned for updates.
Watch the recording here.
