Zero Carbon Farms is a company that aims to achieve carbon-negative farming, which means offsetting more carbon emissions than it produces. It has built a farm in an old air raid shelter that is powered by 100% renewable energy and grows crops that use less space, water, and time. The company has obtained certification as a Carbon Neutral + Organization, meaning they are net carbon negative and have offset their historic emissions through tree planting initiatives. Currently, the company offsets an additional 10% of its net-zero carbon emissions, certifying it as a carbon-negative farming company.
Zero Carbon Farms also has a sustainability strategy in place to reduce its carbon footprint going forward, including considerations for water, waste, packaging, distribution, and supply chain emissions. It is interested in obtaining additional certifications, including organic certification, but the EU does not currently extend this certification to hydroponics and aquaponics systems, which are the methods used by Zero Carbon Farms. The company is advocating for Controlled Environment Farming to be included in such certifications.
Carbon Negative Farms
Zero Carbon Farms Offsets its Zero-Carbon Emissions by 10%
Trend Themes
1. Carbon-negative Farming - There is an opportunity for companies to create carbon-negative farming practices by offsetting more carbon emissions than they produce.
2. Sustainable Agriculture - The implementation of renewable energy and reduction strategies for water, waste, packaging, distribution, and supply chain emissions can lead to sustainable agriculture.
3. Controlled Environment Farming Certification - The adoption of Controlled Environment Farming in organic certifications would provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies using hydroponics and aquaponics methods.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Agricultural companies have the opportunity to implement carbon-negative farming practices and sustainable agriculture strategies for a more environmentally-friendly industry.
2. Renewable Energy - The growing demand for renewable energy in the agriculture industry presents an opportunity for innovation and growth in the renewable energy sector.
3. Certification and Standards - There is a need for innovation in the certification and standards space to include Controlled Environment Farming and hydroponics and aquaponics systems for organic certification.