CO2 credits
CARBON FOOTPRINT
Carbon Footprint Study
The carbon footprint in agriculture is assessed using various methodologies covering different sources of emissions and agricultural practices. The IPCC provides a global framework, while MITERD and FAO adapt these methodologies to specific regional contexts. Scientific studies complement this information with detailed and comparative analyses of agricultural practices and innovative technologies.
It provides methodologies for calculating GHG emissions (CO2, CH4 and N2O) in agriculture. Its main categories are:
- Enteric fermentation: methane emissions from ruminants.
- Manure management: CH4 and N2O emissions.
- Rice cultivation: CH4 emissions from flooded fields.
- Agricultural soil: N2O emissions from fertilizers and soil management.
Manages the National GHG Emissions Inventory using country-specific methodologies. This tool allows farmers to calculate their own emissions. Its fundamental divisions are:
- Emissions from agricultural machinery.
- Fertilizer and pesticide emissions.
- Carbon sequestration in soils and biomass.
It develops global and regional reports that assess GHG emissions in agriculture. Based on these reports, FAO provides mitigation guidelines with sustainable practices that help farmers adopt more environmentally friendly methods. Its main categories:
- Agriculture and climate change.
- Efficient use of resources.
- Sustainable management.
Scientific research addressing topics such as:
- Comparison of organic and conventional farming practices.
- Impact of new technologies on emissions reduction.
- Evaluation of the carbon footprint of specific crops and management practices.
- Study of the life cycle of agricultural products.
- Modeling of emissions and carbon sequestration.
- Analysis of mitigation and adaptation policies.
ISO 14064 Standard
ISO 14064 provides a framework for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals.
Arima has developed a calculator that meets the criteria of this standard in the agricultural sector. It is a complete service that allows to know the carbon emissions and carbon sequestration of farms.
The Arima calculator is the only certified calculator on the market.
Analysis of new products for GHG factors
ISO 14064 certification is continuously growing our product database. To analyze new products in terms of their GHG factors, one must:
- Identify the product and its supply chain.
- Define limits of the analysis
- Collect data: production, manufacturing, transportation, use and end of life of the product.
- Select emission factors through Ecoinvent or IPCC.
- Calculate emissions for each stage of the life cycle.
- Sum the emissions of all stages and convert them to CO2e.
- Document and report: detail methodology and present clear and verifiable results.
Analysis of absorption factors
Greenhouse gas (GHG) removals by soils and trees are vital to mitigate climate change.
- Soil: sequesters carbon through organic matter and sustainable agricultural practices, improving fertility and reducing erosion.
- Trees: absorb CO2 through photosynthesis, storing carbon in their biomass.
Absorption capacity varies according to soil type, management practices, tree species and forest management. Benefits include:
- Climate change mitigation
- Increased biodiversity
- Improvement of air quality.
How does Arima help?
Quality measurements thanks to our carbon footprint calculator certified by AENOR and ISO 14046.
Conversion of emission measurements into carbon credits Advice for the sale of credits in the markets.
