Agriculture is responsible for approximately 21% of India’s greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from enteric fermentation (livestock), rice paddies (methane), fertiliser use (nitrous oxide), and crop residue burning. Yet agricultural emissions rarely feature in corporate climate strategies, even for food and FMCG companies with agricultural supply chains.
Sustainable agriculture practices — zero-budget natural farming, precision fertiliser application, alternate wetting and drying for rice, agroforestry, and improved livestock management — can significantly reduce emissions while maintaining or improving yields.
For FMCG companies reporting Scope 3 emissions, agricultural supply chains are often the largest contributor. Engaging farmers and agricultural suppliers on sustainable practices is not optional — it is essential for credible climate disclosure.
RSustain’s advisory in this space connects environmental science with supply chain management. We help companies quantify agricultural emissions, design supplier engagement programmes, and measure the impact of sustainable agriculture interventions.
The intersection of climate and food security is one of India’s most pressing challenges. Companies that invest in sustainable agricultural supply chains will build resilience, reduce emissions, and contribute to food system transformation.