Carbon reduction
Reducing the number of grass mowing operations per season can significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Calculations by Cranfield University have shown that CUTAWAY programmes can reduce the carbon footprint of roadside and amenity grassland management by up to 60%.
Syngenta commitments on carbon reduction
Syngenta has instigated measures to:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations
Continuously improve the energy efficiency of its operations
Invest in technical solutions that will increase carbon capture and nitrogen efficiency
Help customers implement sustainable techniques that reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Enable land use managers to adapt to a changing climate
* Syngenta is committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% between 2006 and 2012, based on CO2 equivalent per dollar of earnings before interest and tax (EBIT). More information is available in the Corporate Responsibility Report on the website www.syngenta.com