Regenerative Awakening at Megaleite: carbon footprint and ESG-related diagnostics at no cost to producers

A Minas Gerais startup offers free tools for calculating carbon footprints and analyzing sustainability scores in dairy farming.

The startup ESGPEC announced the launch of the project "Regenerative Awakening: Integrated, Balanced, Biodiverse," which provides producers with a free, groundbreaking carbon footprint calculator and an app for assigning sustainability scores to dairy farming. The innovative tools were launched by ESGPEC co-founders Bruna Silper and Heloise Duarte during the 19th edition of Megaleite (Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais), in front of various stakeholders in the production chain: research and education (Elizabeth Fernandes - Embrapa Dairy Cattle; Sandra Gesteira - UFMG); the milk processing industry (Iago Silveira - Alvoar Lácteos; Claudinei Chaves - Lactalis); the input industry (Agener Grandes Animais, Boehringer Ingelheim, Evonik Industries, Belgo Arames, among others), as well as dairy farmers and industry technicians.

The project allows dairy producers to calculate their carbon footprint and simulate the impact of changes in management, productivity, and other aspects. The PEC CALC calculator was developed according to global guidelines and validated methodologies, applied in Brazilian conditions, prioritizing the user experience. To calculate the carbon footprint, information such as general farm data, manure management, pastures, herd, fuel and energy, feed, and details of diet ingredients are required.

In addition to PEC CALC, ESGPEC provides free tools for obtaining sustainability and animal welfare scores via an iOS and Android app.

Benefits and Impact

The use of these solutions allows producers to identify areas with the greatest potential for reducing emissions, implement mitigation strategies, and increase business efficiency. With these diagnostics, producers can monitor progress over time, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate their commitment to the ESG Agenda. The widespread use of these technologies will enable the creation of benchmarking databases and the identification of best practices, aiming for positive transformations in the face of climate change and new consumption habits, ultimately strengthening the sector.

Details of the “Regenerative Awakening Community” Project

The goal is to foster a network of producers and technicians, involving the private and public sectors, with a shared vision for the comprehensive application of sustainability concepts in livestock farming. Next steps include the use of tools by producers and technicians, the construction of a database to generate insights , and the formation of a community for knowledge exchange among stakeholders .

Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro Pereira, professor at the University of Copenhagen/Denmark, specialist in regenerative livestock farming and greenhouse gas emissions in milk production and co-creator of ESGPEC, highlighted: "Much more than a set of tools, this project will allow us to establish a community of agents of change who want to contribute to the evolution of livestock farming, promoting collaboration, dialogue and innovation so that, together, we can achieve development objectives with involvement, in an integrated, balanced and biodiverse way."

Interested parties can register and access the resources at www.esgpec.com.br/ieb . After registration, instructions will be sent via email and WhatsApp.

Global Demands for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Livestock

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a global priority, with targets set by the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. More recently, with the signing of the Methane Pact, more than 100 countries committed to reducing methane emissions by 30% by 2030. According to the FAO's 2023 report, livestock farming is responsible for approximately 12% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, with methane accounting for about 40% of these emissions due to enteric fermentation in ruminants. Implementing good practices in livestock farming is crucial to meeting these targets. These practices help mitigate environmental impacts and contribute to improving efficiency, promoting responsible production and ensuring the sector's longevity.

About ESGPEC

ESGPEC was created to simplify the generation of information from data collected in the field. Focused on the ESG Agenda applied to agricultural activities, the company aims to raise awareness among producers and technicians about sustainable and regenerative practices. ESGPEC provides simple solutions applicable to the specific demands of production systems. With a multidisciplinary team, the company applies global concepts to deliver assertive and profitable results. In addition to the free tools made available to producers through the "Regenerative Awakening" project, the startup offers alternatives that meet corporate demands involving large volumes of data.

Contact Information

For more information, interested producers can contact us by email at contato@esgpec.com.br or by phone at 31 99953-6251.