Comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of XTRACT 6930
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Introduction
ADM has conducted a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for XTRACT 6930, a plant extract-based feed additive for monogastric animals. LCA is a method used to evaluate and quantify the potential environmental impacts throughout the supply chain of a product or service. This assessment specifically focuses on the use of XTRACT 6930 in broiler operations across four global regions: Asia, Latin America, Europe, and North America.
Environmental Impact Reduction
The results of the LCA indicate that XTRACT 6930 is an effective tool for mitigating the environmental footprint of the broiler meat sector. The use of ADM’s feed additive has shown a reduction of at least 1.9% in the carbon footprint of live broilers and a reduction of at least 2.8% in the carbon footprint of broiler meat production*. In other words, using 1 kg CO2 eq. of XTRACT 6930 results in savings of 75 kg CO2 eq. in live broiler farming and 100 kg CO2 eq. in broiler meat processing*. Additionally, XTRACT 6930 has a negligible influence on the environmental footprint of broiler feed.
Importance of LCA
Pierre-Joseph Paoli, president of growth and marketing for ADM’s animal nutrition business, stated, “ADM is proud to be the first in the animal nutrition sector to present such robust and reliable LCA data in the plant extract-based feed additives category, externally verified for use on four continents. With the increasing demand to mitigate the environmental impact of our industry, LCA is a necessary step to understand how a single feed solution can have a measurable impact along the entire value chain.”
Significance of Broiler Meat Sector
Poultry is a significant source of animal protein worldwide. It is noteworthy that chicken consumption contributes to dietary greenhouse gas emissions (6.6%), which is comparable to pork (6.5%), milk (5.1%), or cheese (7.2%) consumption in the average US diet. Therefore, reducing the environmental impact of the global broiler meat sector can have exponential results.
Benefits of XTRACT 6930
XTRACT 6930 utilizes a combination of microencapsulated active substances found in aromatic plants and spices, which have demonstrated physiological effects on poultry. A thorough performance analysis of its application in broilers has shown that the feed additive supports increases in carcass yield, weight, breast weight, and improved feed conversion rates.
Cost-Effective Environmental Impact Reduction
Paoli mentioned, “With confirmed beneficial returns on poultry performance and end-product outcomes, producers that incorporate XTRACT 6930 in broiler diets may reduce the environmental impact of their operations without adding costs to their feed formulation.”
Methodology and Verification
ADM’s LCA analysis was conducted in collaboration with Blonk Consultants, following ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards, as well as European Union (EU) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) guidelines for the sector. The accuracy of the LCA was verified by a panel of three independent, third-party reviewers who conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 studies on XTRACT 6930, including peer-reviewed and unpublished company data.
Future Assessments
Additional LCAs of ADM’s animal nutrition products are currently underway to assess their potential environmental effects on animal protein production.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment.
- SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.
- SDG 15.5: Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator for SDG 12.4: Reduction in carbon footprint of broiler operations and broiler meat production through the use of XTRACT 6930 feed additive.
- Indicator for SDG 13.2: Measurement of the carbon footprint reduction achieved by using XTRACT 6930 feed additive in broiler operations and broiler meat production.
- Indicator for SDG 15.5: Assessment of the environmental impact of broiler meat production and the potential contribution of XTRACT 6930 feed additive in reducing habitat degradation and biodiversity loss.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | SDG 12.4: By 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment. | Reduction in carbon footprint of broiler operations and broiler meat production through the use of XTRACT 6930 feed additive. |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning. | Measurement of the carbon footprint reduction achieved by using XTRACT 6930 feed additive in broiler operations and broiler meat production. |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | SDG 15.5: Take urgent and significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species. | Assessment of the environmental impact of broiler meat production and the potential contribution of XTRACT 6930 feed additive in reducing habitat degradation and biodiversity loss. |
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