Syngenta, McDonald’s & Lopez Foods Unite for Sustainable Beef

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Slice of Agriculture Team
November 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

Notable Quotes:

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“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
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“We believe the innovative collaboration with Syngenta is an opportunity to help us make progress toward our science-based climate targets.”

Kendra Levine, Director of US Sustainability at McDonald’s

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.