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Methodology Matters: Deep Dive into Low Carbon Fertilizers Webinar

Written by Proba | Aug 1, 2024 9:48:59 AM


The Fertilizer Industry: A Carbon Intensive Landscape

Sijbrand Tielemen, Proba’s CEO & Co-Founder opens by acknowledging there’s a significant carbon footprint of the fertilizer industry and it comes from all aspects of it; the manufacturing, energy used, transportation, the application on the field and more. 

A Blueprint for Change: The Atlas Agro Case Study
Our partner, Atlas Agro, gave an insight into their mission towards low-carbon fertilizer production. Their upcoming factory in Washington State US demonstrates the real-life challenges and opportunities in transitioning from traditional fertilizer to low carbon fertilizers.

Developing a Quantifiable Methodology
Konstantinos Dimitriou, Proba’s expert consultant, deep dives into the intricate calculations required to develop a methodology for quantifying emissions. The webinar explored the key metrics, data points, and the processes necessary to create Impact Units (fka Carbon Credits) for low-carbon fertilizers.

Access the webinar slides here.

Access the webinar recording here.