Carbon storage in agriculture relies on practices that increase soil organic matter. These include the use of plant cover, crop rotation, agroforestry and the integration of perennial crops. These techniques improve carbon sequestration by increasing plant biomass and promoting microbial activity in the soil, thereby capturing and storing more CO2.

To store carbon in agriculture, several practices can be implemented. One of the most effective is the use of intermediate cover crops, which protect the soil, improve its structure and increase organic matter. Using Netcarbon's carbon storage measurement tools, we observe an average increase in carbon storage of 1 tonne of CO2 per hectare per year through the introduction of intermediate crops.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) helps companies set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets in line with the latest climate science. The aim is to encourage emissions reductions that keep global warming below 2°C, in line with the Paris agreements. SBTi provides guidance, resources and validation to ensure that corporate targets are scientifically sound.

More specifically, SBTi FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) aims to establish emissions reduction targets for the forestry, agriculture and land use sectors. SBTi FLAG provides tools, resources and guidelines for companies to integrate sustainable practices and reduce their carbon footprint. Accounting for CO2 emissions and emission reductions is based on the GHG Protocol LSRG.

The GHG Protocol (Greenhouse Gas Protocol) is a standardized international framework for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions. Created by the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, it provides tools and protocols for companies and governments, facilitating accurate and transparent accounting of emissions. It serves as the basis for most sustainability standards and reports worldwide.

The Land Sector and Removals Guidance (LSRG) methodology is a framework of guidelines developed to improve the accounting and management of greenhouse gas emissions and removals in the land, forestry and agriculture sectors. The LSRG provides detailed methodologies for measuring emissions from land use, land-use change and agricultural activities, and for quantifying carbon removals by forests and soils. This guide helps companies and governments create more accurate emissions inventories and integrate the positive contributions of carbon sequestration projects into their sustainability reporting.

At Netcarbon, we have the tools to facilitate target setting and monitoring by meeting the requirements of the GHG Protocol LSRG.

Scopes 1, 2 and 3 are classifications defined by the GHG Protocol to organize greenhouse gas emissions. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company. Scope 2 includes indirect emissions associated with energy purchased and consumed by the company. Scope 3 covers all other indirect emissions generated along the company's value chain, such as those from suppliers and customers.

For an agro-industrial company or agricultural cooperative, 70% of CO2 emissions are classified in Scope 3 and are linked to the farmer's activities directly in the field.

To decarbonize agriculture, we need to act directly in the field. Reducing emissions, for example by cutting inputs, is crucial, but there is another important lever: increasing carbon storage. With the solution developed by Netcarbon, we can increase carbon storage by 80%, enabling a farmer to store up to two tonnes of CO2 per hectare per year, thus having a positive impact on the carbon balance of agro-industrialists and agricultural cooperatives.

To account for stored carbon in the carbon footprint, it is essential to measure the amount of CO2 sequestered in soil and biomass. This can be done by direct methods, such as soil sampling, or indirectly, using models and satellite remote sensing technologies. The data obtained is then integrated into the company's carbon balance sheet, making it possible to verify and monitor the impact of agricultural practices on reducing overall emissions.

The GHG Protocol LSRG defines a precise and transparent framework for measuring the evolution of carbon storage. At Netcarbon, we use satellite data to meet the requirements of the GHG Protocol LSRG and enable agro-industrialists and agricultural cooperatives to account for carbon storage.

To store carbon in agriculture, several practices can be implemented. One of the most effective is the use of cover crops, which protect the soil, improve its structure and increase organic matter. Other practices include agroforestry, crop rotation and composting. These methods capture more CO2 from the atmosphere and store it in the soil, helping to combat climate change.