Climate Change Mitigation Options in the Italian Livestock Sector

Silvia Coderoni, Laura Valli and Maurizio Canavari

EuroChoices, 2015, vol. 14, issue 1, 17-24

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According to official figures, estimated using the UNFCCC methodology, the agricultural sector is responsible for around 10 per cent of EU-15 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, these figures rise substantially if we consider the lifecycle of a product, from the cradle to the farm gate. This study investigates six livestock products in Italy, in order to estimate their carbon footprint and to explore their mitigation potential. The products analysed were fresh milk, milk for Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, beef, pork, eggs and poultry. Their carbon footprint was estimated using a Life Cycle Assessment approach. Although mitigation measures on the supply side are the focus of European agricultural and climate policies, the study shows that the potential of each individual action is quite limited, due to technical constraints.

Date: 2015
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