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Agriculture's sustainability journey demands more than promises—it requires concrete metrics, transparency and integration into every business decision. At Syngenta, we've revolutionized this approach by expanding our Portfolio Sustainability Framework (PSF) to include our Seeds Field Crops portfolio, evaluating tens of thousands of products through a comprehensive sustainability lens.
Our framework represents a paradigm shift in agricultural transparency. By combining a full spectrum of metrics, from carbon footprint assessments and soil regeneration practices to biodiversity health and water stewardship, with trusted external environmental impact scores, we’ve built a data-driven blueprint for the future of sustainable agriculture. This isn’t merely about disclosure; it’s about redefining how the industry measures, manages and demonstrates accountability, turning transparency into a catalyst for lasting change.
The PSF's true power lies in its deep connection to our innovation pipeline. As a dynamic tool aligned with product development and advancement, it classifies traits and technologies that deliver optimal sustainability outcomes. Our highest-rated products serve as beacons, guiding us toward solutions that balance productivity with environmental stewardship.
We're developing seeds that not only withstand environmental challenges but actively contribute to soil health, ecosystem resilience and food security.
Regenerative agriculture stands at the core of this transformation. Our 2024 commitment to implement regenerative practices across 85 percent of our seed production areas, coupled with carbon reduction targets, demonstrates our holistic approach. These practices, from cover cropping to reduced tillage, are now quantifiable elements within our PSF, creating a closed loop of continuous improvement that links environmental responsibility directly to measurable progress.
This integration of regenerative principles with portfolio sustainability represents a new frontier in agricultural innovation. We're developing seeds that not only withstand environmental challenges but actively contribute to soil health, ecosystem resilience and food security. Our regenerative production methods amplify these benefits, creating a multiplier effect for positive environmental impact.
And the market has noticed. Syngenta Group’s recent 4.5 billion dollar sustainability-linked loan, the largest of its kind in Asia Pacific, stands as a clear validation of our approach. By voluntarily publishing our PSF methodology and submitting it to external auditors, we are setting new benchmarks for transparency, accountability and trust across the global agricultural industry.
Looking ahead, we envision a future where sustainable agriculture is the norm, not the exception. Our integrated approach combines innovation, regenerative practices and transparent metrics creating a roadmap for this transformation. It's a future where agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship aren't competing priorities but complementary forces driving positive change.
The path to sustainable agriculture requires bold action and measurable progress. Through our PSF and commitment to regenerative practices, we're not just adapting to this future, we're helping to create it.
