Source: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, 12/12/18


When the world’s largest pork producer set out to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its full supply chain, it sent a powerful signal to the industry at large: By cutting emissions it’s also creating new business opportunities. With a 26-percent market share in pork processing, Smithfield Foods’ initiative to turn methane pollution into a commodity will not only have a significant environmental impact – it will also entice other animal agriculture companies to follow suit.

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