This guide offers a practical framework to support agrifood companies in enhancing the resilience of their supply chains to climate-related risks while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The approach is closely aligned with the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) of the countries where these businesses operate, helping ensure that corporate climate actions support national climate priorities.
The framework is designed to move companies beyond general climate commitments, enabling them to convert net zero and resilience goals into actionable, measurable steps. It focuses on integrating climate strategies into the core operations of agrifood supply chains to both mitigate environmental impact and adapt to climate change.
The framework is structured around four key steps. First, it emphasizes the importance of building internal management commitment to climate action within supply chains. Second, it calls for the implementation of climate adaptation strategies to address vulnerabilities. Third, it recommends specific mitigation actions to reduce supply chain emissions. Finally, it encourages companies to track, evaluate, and publicly report on their progress to promote accountability and drive ongoing improvement.
