New methane metric a greenwashing risk for livestock sector, say campaigners

Published 01:01 on November 10, 2023  /  Last updated at 10:16 on November 10, 2023  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, New Zealand, US, Voluntary

The livestock industry is championing a new metric for estimating its climate impact that allows it to minimise reported emissions while putting poorer nations at a disadvantage, according to a sustainability campaign organisation that is urging a different approach as the sector comes increasingly into focus.
The livestock industry is championing a new metric for estimating its climate impact that allows it to minimise reported emissions while putting poorer nations at a disadvantage, according to a sustainability campaign organisation that is urging a different approach as the sector comes increasingly into focus.


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