NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2022 89 Atria's producer cooperatives Itikka cooperative and Lihakunta have founded a new company to commercialize carbon sequestration of farms and forest farms. The founded company is called Maanvaalija Oy, and its registered office is in Kuopio. "The carbon neutrality goals set by companies and communities require not only significant emission reductions but also carbon dioxide sequestration. Because of this, voluntary carbon compensation has significant business potential both in Finland and internationally," says Risto Lahti, CEO of the founded company. The company's goal is to bring to the market verified and audited carbon sequestration units based on the latest scientific information. Company will develop credible carbon sequestration measures in Finnish fields and forests. The company's main goal is to combine carbon sequestration measures with active food production and forestry. M.Sc. (Agric.) Lauri Jyllilä has started as a project manager of the established company. "Maanvaalija Oy's carbon sequestration products offer companies and communities an opportunity to compensate their emissions supporting the profitability of Finnish agriculture and forestry at the same time. Profitability and growth will enable agricultural entrepreneurs and forest owners have even better opportunities to invest in lower-emission solutions”, says Jyllilä. Read more>> Atria establishes a carbon sequestration company Royal DSM, a global purpose-led science-based company, confirms that its target to cut scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has been determined to be in line with the latest climate science and in keeping global warming to no more than 1.5°C by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). DSM has made rapid progress to reduce its GHG emissions during recent years. An initial target to cut total direct emissions from 2016 levels by 30% by 2030 was confirmed in 2019. This was updated to 50% in 2021 and again to 59% in August this year following considerable action and a continuous assessment of DSM's plans to achieve net-zero by 2050 if not sooner. This new target is now validated alongside the plans to achieve it by the SBTi. As part of this ambition, DSM is already aiming to source 100% of its electricity worldwide from renewable sources by 2030. Read more>> Mars Pet Nutrition, a division of Mars Petcare, continues to redesign its product packaging in Europe with leading brands Sheba®, Whiskas®, Perfect Fit™ and Catsan™ saving 480 tons of plastic per year. To further minimize single-use plastic packaging and drive systems change for circular models, the company joins Carrefour’s concept test-andlearn bulk initiative in Montesson hypermarket, France, offering its Perfect Fit™ dry cat food, Catisfactions™ and Whiskas® care & treats in bulk. These initiatives are part of Mars’ global ambition to have 100% of its packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable. Providing more sustainable choices to pet parents is a key priority for Mars Petcare, where approximately 45% of pet owners indicate their preference for sustainable packaging, while 60% are looking for ways to reduce their plastic usage. Read more>> DSM reduces greenhouse gas emissions in line with 1.5°C Mars Pet Nutrition supports circular economy with sustainable packaging
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