Meat Institute Report: How Animal Agriculture Supply Chains Are Calculating Scope 3 Emissions 

The Meat Institute released a new report entitled, “Greenhouse Gas Accounting: Emissions Factors Brief,” offering a closer and comprehensive look at how companies across the animal agriculture supply chain are currently measuring and reporting upstream greenhouse gas emissions.

“This report is intended as a practical resource for companies throughout the meat and poultry supply chain to better understand how emissions data are developed, to ask clearer questions of data providers, and to build strategies that reflect their operational realities,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “The report also outlines current knowledge gaps and points to...

International Rendering Symposium Highlights Science, Storytelling and Sustainability at 2026 IPPE

The 2026 International Rendering Symposium brought together global leaders from the rendering, animal agriculture, sustainability and communications sectors to tackle a critical industry challenge: clearly, credibly and compellingly communicating the value of rendering in a world increasingly disconnected from agriculture. Held in conjunction with the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, the symposium, sponsored by the North American Renderers Association (NARA) and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, emphasized the importance of transparency and proactive engagement as misinformation continues to shape public perceptions of food systems...