Carbon Footprints And Food Systems: Do Current Accounting Methodologies Disadvantage Developing Countries?

Business & Finance, Industries & Professions, Industries
Cover of the book Carbon Footprints And Food Systems: Do Current Accounting Methodologies Disadvantage Developing Countries? by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis, World Bank
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis ISBN: 9780821385449
Publisher: World Bank Publication: September 21, 2010
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
ISBN: 9780821385449
Publisher: World Bank
Publication: September 21, 2010
Imprint:
Language: English
This report addresses carbon labeling schemes, a high-profile issue and one that has important economic implications for developing countries. Carbon accounting and labeling instruments are designed to present information on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from supply chains. These instruments have become an important awareness-raising channel for governments, producers, retailers and consumers to bring about the reduction of GHGs. At the same time, they have emerged as a crucial element of supply chain management, trade logistics and, potentially, trade regulations between countries. But the underlying science of GHG emissions is only partially developed. Many of these schemes are based on rudimentary knowledge of GHG emissions and have mainly been designed by industrialized countries. There is a concern that these systems do not accurately reflect production processes in developing countries, and that they may even shift consumer preferences away from developing country exports. The report includes an analysis of current and emerging carbon labeling schemes and an assessment of available data, emissions factors and knowledge gaps of carbon footprinting methodologies. The report also analyzes carbon accounting methodologies for sugar and pineapple products from Zambia and Mauritius according to PAS 2050 guidelines, to illustrate whether these schemes accurately represent the production systems in developing countries. The report concludes with a series of recommendations on how carbon footprint labeling can be made more development-friendly.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
This report addresses carbon labeling schemes, a high-profile issue and one that has important economic implications for developing countries. Carbon accounting and labeling instruments are designed to present information on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from supply chains. These instruments have become an important awareness-raising channel for governments, producers, retailers and consumers to bring about the reduction of GHGs. At the same time, they have emerged as a crucial element of supply chain management, trade logistics and, potentially, trade regulations between countries. But the underlying science of GHG emissions is only partially developed. Many of these schemes are based on rudimentary knowledge of GHG emissions and have mainly been designed by industrialized countries. There is a concern that these systems do not accurately reflect production processes in developing countries, and that they may even shift consumer preferences away from developing country exports. The report includes an analysis of current and emerging carbon labeling schemes and an assessment of available data, emissions factors and knowledge gaps of carbon footprinting methodologies. The report also analyzes carbon accounting methodologies for sugar and pineapple products from Zambia and Mauritius according to PAS 2050 guidelines, to illustrate whether these schemes accurately represent the production systems in developing countries. The report concludes with a series of recommendations on how carbon footprint labeling can be made more development-friendly.

More books from World Bank

Cover of the book Logged On by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Societal Dynamics and Fragility by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Global Monitoring Report 2010: The MDGs After The Crisis by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Textbooks And School Library Provision Secondary Education In Sub-Saharan Africa by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book World Bank East Asia And Pacific Economic Update 2010, Volume 1 by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book World Development Report 2018 by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Safeguards And Antidumping In Latin American Trade Liberalization: Fighting Fire With Fire by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Information and Communications for Development 2018 by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Mainstreaming Building Energy Efficiency Codes In Developing Countries: Global Experiences And Lessons From Early Adopters by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Remittances And Development: Lessons From Latin America by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book The Inverting Pyramid by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Trade Competitiveness Diagnostic Toolkit by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Beyond Survival: Protecting Households From Health Shocks In Latin America by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book Convergence In Information And Communication Technology : Strategic And Regulatory Considerations by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
Cover of the book International Trade And Climate Change: Economic, Legal, And Institutional Perspectives by Brenton Paul; Edwards-Jones Gareth; Jensen Michael Friis
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy