BASF develops new sustainability metric for Canada

June 11, 2012 |

In Canada, BASF is set launch a new method to measure sustainability in Canada. The company’s new proprietary tool, AgBalance, uses a set of 69 indicators to calculate the social, economic and environmental impact of various farming practices. The results help growers identify the most impactful levers to improve their overall sustainability score.

BASF is working with several organizations who will act as consultants, including the Canola Council of Canada, Canadian Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Alberta Canola Producer Commission, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.  The Canadian canola study will compare today’s more intensive canola production with the standard from 1995. It is part of a series of pilot studies to identify the key drivers of sustainable intensification and discuss outcomes with growers.

Category: Policy

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