Agriculture Production

Growing sustainable agriculture investments

Agriculture presents both challenges and opportunities for climate-friendly investments. Our updated Agriculture Production Criteria for crops and livestock is designed to deliver real change by combining the latest science with practical market needs.
 

The role of Agriculture in climate change

Agriculture contributes over one-third of global emissions, up to 37%, according to the IPCC. This makes it both an environmental and economic priority.

However, innovation in agriculture offers solutions. Our Criteria provide science-backed strategies for sustainable transitions, developed with input from leading experts.
 

Supporting global Agriculture

Just 43 commodities make up 90% of the world’s food supply. For these, the Criteria create clear, science-based pathways for sustainable farming. These plans are ambitious yet practical, tailored to support real-world implementation.

Farmers can adopt solutions that suit their specific needs. For example:

• In China, farms might adopt organic nitrogen or green ammonia.
• In Brazil, reducing livestock numbers or investing in alternative proteins could help cut methane emissions.

To limit global warming to 1.5ºC, farmland must absorb more carbon than it emits. Achieving this requires stopping deforestation and transforming farms into carbon sinks.
 

The benefits of climate-focused Agriculture

Research shows that including agricultural carbon sinks in climate strategies can cut greenhouse gas costs by 48% and increase global GDP by 0.6% by 2050.

Our updated Criteria provides a clear framework for climate-focused agricultural investments, helping create a sustainable future for the sector and the planet.