Food industry leaders launch alliance to champion net zero in agri-food sector

TORONTO - A group of leaders in the agriculture and food industries is launching a national alliance to work toward achieving net zero in Canada's agri-food sector by 2050.

The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food includes companies such as RBC, Loblaw, Maple Leaf Foods, Nutrien and McCain Foods, as well as the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, The Natural Step Canada, the Smart Prosperity Institute, and the BCG Centre for Canada’s Future.

In a news release, the alliance said if the agri-food sector continues along its current trajectory, its emissions could reach 196 million tonnes by 2050, representing 19 per cent of Canada's total emissions.