Carbon Neutral
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What is carbon neutrality?
Carbon neutrality means balancing the emissions of greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) in particular, against their absorption and reduction, bringing the net figure to effectively zero.
Amid the worldwide movement toward a decarbonized society, Japan too has declared "2050 carbon neutrality," and efforts across the entire industry are advancing.
The features and background of carbon neutrality
Definition: an effort to balance CO2 emitted against absorption and reduction, bringing it to effectively zero
Background: the progress of global warming, and each country's greenhouse-gas reduction targets under the Paris Agreement
Feature: combines renewable-energy adoption, energy saving, carbon offsetting, and more
Benefits: environmental conservation, strengthened international competitiveness, improved corporate brand
Trend: in the food industry too, it's rolled out as "carbon-footprint labeling" and "sustainable products"
Examples of Agriture's use of carbon neutrality
Drying and powder-processing non-standard vegetables and reducing waste to contribute to CO2 reduction
Adopting "environmentally conscious packaging" in dried-vegetable OEM products
Visualizing CO2 emissions across the whole supply chain and linking with regionally circular agriculture
Proposing "carbon-neutral compliance" as added value for products aimed at overseas markets
Related keywords
Decarbonization
Carbon footprint
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FAQ
Q1. What is the difference between carbon neutrality and zero carbon?
A. Carbon neutrality means "balancing emissions and absorption to effectively zero," while zero carbon means "eliminating emissions themselves."
Q2. How is it being tackled in the food industry?
A. It's practiced through energy-saving manufacturing, improved transport efficiency, use of non-standard vegetables, renewable-energy adoption, and more.
