The supply chain of beef from cattle generated greenhouse gas emissions averaging 60 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilogram of product, with the most emission-intensive stage being the farming process. In general, plant-based food products, such as fruits and root vegetables, accounted for a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to meat products.
Greenhouse gas emissions across the food supply chain worldwide, by select product
(in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per kilogram)
*Data represents the global median greenhouse gas emissions of food products based on a large meta-analysis of food production covering 38,700 commercially viable farms in 119 countries.
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