1. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture AIDAN
COTTER CHIEF EXECUTIVE BORD BIA 28 JANUARY 2009 Growing the success
of Irish food & horticulture Irish Bioenergy Association
Padraig Brennan
2. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture The
challenge to produce more from less By 2050, the planet will need
to produce 70% more food, with less land, water and energy while
also reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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REPUTATION is everything 0 20 40 60 80 100 1975 1985 1995 2005 2009
Tangible assets Intangible assets Source: Ocean Tomo Components of
S&P 500 Market Value 17% 83% 32% 68% 68% 32% 80% 20% 81%
19%
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Sustainable Living Plan Dependent on suppliers for many of these
targets
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Sustainable sourcing commitments
6. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture
Sustainable sourcing commitments
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Irelands Sustainability Credentials
8. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture Source:
EU JRC Evaluation of the livestock sector's contribution to the EU
greenhouse gas emissions (GGELS) Key factors in Sustainable
Production Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Agriculture uses 70% of the worlds freshwater Ireland has a very
favourable water stress index (% of territory under water stress)
Source: Yale University Key factors in Sustainable Production Water
availability 46 24 24 21 20 16 8 8 2 1 00 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
50 0.1%
10. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture Air
Quality very high in Ireland.. 0 50 100 150 200 250 Pakistan
Senegal SaudiArabia India China Sth.Korea Indonesia SouthAfrica
Brazil Russia France Netherlands Germany UnitedKingdom USA Ireland
NewZealand Urban Outdoor Air Pollution Annual mean PM10 (ug/m3)
Source: World Health Organisation
11. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture Viewed
as green & natural We now need to prove it... Ireland has
strong reputation
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13. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture What
is Origin Green? Business to business initiative Evidence based
approach Companies sign up to Sustainability Charter Farmers
participate in Quality & Sustainability Schemes
14. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture Every
farm and food manufacturing business signs up to the sustainability
agenda Measuring what matters Accreditation, independent
verification Performance based on science innovation and best
practice
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Farmers Working with Nature
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Measuring What Matters Traceability Welfare Environment Animal
Health Food Safety Energy Emissions Water Biodiversity
Socio-economic data
18. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture ISO
17065 PAS 2050 ISO 17065 PAS 2050 Accreditation & Verification
The Farm Audit Carbon Footprint
19. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture AIM
profile for each herd ICBF On farm Sustainability Assessment Farm
information collected on Handheld Indicative Performance for each
farm
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Feedback to farmers
21. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture Using
Data to Drive Performance Farm Financial Performance GHG Emissions
Sustainable = Efficient
22. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture The
Carbon Navigator
23. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture How
does the Navigator Work? 1. Grazing season length 2. Age @ first
calving 3. Calving interval 4. Daily live weight gain 5. Nitrogen
fertiliser efficiency 6. Manure management Looks at practical
measures on farm Set targets with Advisor Review current &
potential performance Identify Potential GHG & Benefits
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Sustainability assessments across other sectors Poultry Pigs Sheep
Sustainability Assessments being built into QA schemes
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26. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture Decide
on Target Areas Agree Baseline Period Set Timelines & Targets
Annual Progress Report Independent Verification
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Company Target Areas Raw Material Sourcing Supplier Certification |
Sustainability Initiatives Manufacturing Processes Energy |
Emissions | Waste | Water | Biodiversity Social Sustainability
Health & Nutrition | Community Initiatives | Employee
Wellbeing
28. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture 80% of
inputs from suppliers with recognised Sustainability programmes by
end of 2014 Action plans with 3 major suppliers to reduce carbon
& water footprints by end 2013 All cardboard FSC certified by
end of 2014 100% fairtrade coffee by end of 2015 Raw Material
Sourcing 50% reduction in operational emissions by 2020 20%
reduction in energy by 2015 Anaerobic digester in place by end of
2016 Zero waste to landfill by 2015 Implementation of rainwater
harvesting programme by 2014 Manufacturing Reduce salt content by
15% by end of 2014 Removal of artificial colourings by 2015 Health
& Nutrition Policy in place from 2013 Health screening for all
employees by 2015 80% increase in support for local groups by 2015
Student placement programme by mid 2014 Social Origin Green
Targets
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Dairygold Diverting waste from landfill & creating a valuable
source of energy Needed a treatment plant that could reliably treat
powdered milk and cheese waste, as well as high-strength salty
whey. Produces biogas that is converted into renewable energy, a
portion is used in a dual-fuel boiler to produce hot water. Simple,
efficient & low-maintenance.
30. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture Foyle
Donegal All Cat 2 waste to AD plant
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Company Participation 448 Companies Registered 90% of exports 188
companies at workshop/ plan development phase 158 plans submitted
102 plans accepted Approaching 80% of exports
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33. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture Direct
Access to Expert Advice and Support
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Advocates of Origin Green Just last year, I had an opportunity
which was phenomenal. I had the opportunity to experience firsthand
the great work that were doing in Ireland and the industry leading
approach that Ireland has taken to agriculture Don Thompson, CEO
McDonalds
36. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture Global
Sustainability Forum Dublin, 9th 10th November 2015
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Qingdao London Dubai NurembergBrussels Beijing Moscow Shanghai
Paris Vigo Berlin Amsterdam Dsseldorf Cologne Kortrijk
International Trade Fairs
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Sustainability Report 2015
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Setting Plans & Building the Proof + Clearly Communicating
Credentials Saving Resources Winning Business Building
Reputation
41. Growing the success of Irish food & horticulture AIDAN
COTTER CHIEF EXECUTIVE BORD BIA 28 JANUARY 2009 Growing the success
of Irish food & horticulture Irish Bioenergy Association
Padraig Brennan