Syngenta, McDonald’s & Lopez Foods Unite for Sustainable Beef
Slice of Agriculture Team
11/28/2024
Key Highlights:
- Syngenta, McDonald’s, and Lopez Foods collaborate to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in beef production.
- Enogen® corn increases feed efficiency, improving environmental outcomes.
- Annual savings per 1,000 cattle: 196 tons CO2e, 69 acres of feed land, 6M gallons of water, and 231,000 kWh energy.
- Program aims to scale for 164,000 metric tons CO2e annual reduction.
Source: Direct
Quotes
“ “At Syngenta, we’re convinced improving the sustainability of the global food system can be accelerated through innovation and collaboration.” ”
Justin Wolfe, President at Syngenta Seeds
Our Take:
This collaboration signifies a major stride in aligning agricultural innovation with corporate sustainability goals. Syngenta’s Enogen® corn stands out as a tangible solution to mitigate environmental impacts while optimizing feed efficiency in cattle farming. McDonald’s prioritization of beef sustainability demonstrates leadership in integrating climate-smart practices into their supply chain. As sustainability becomes a critical corporate and societal objective, partnerships like this set a benchmark for industries to tackle environmental challenges collaboratively.
