AGREENA | WHITEPAPER
“Sharing decarbonisation costs turns sustainability from an expense into a long-term opportunity for all partners”
Luke Quinn, Head of Business Solutions, Agreena
Building resilience and new revenue streams for farmers For participating farmers, verified impact platforms deliver new streams of income while enhancing ecological resilience. The switch to regenerative agriculture – supported by cover cropping, no-till and reduced chemical input – improves soil health and water retention, protecting farms from drought and flood events.“ These practices lead to healthier soil and stronger crop growth, reducing dependency on costly synthetic inputs like fertilisers and pesticides,” Luke explains. Farmers receive direct payments for carbon reductions achieved, offsetting the expense of transition and providing long-term financial stability.
“ This creates an ecosystem where farmers are financially incentivised to generate new income streams that help offset the initial investment costs of new equipment and mitigates the risk of any short-term yield dips during the transition,” Luke says.
Unlocking capital and reducing risk Verified emissions claims are not just compliance tools – they are fundamental to risk management and capital access. Investors, lenders and insurers increasingly demand measurable, auditable climate performance. Verified claims under frameworks like SustainCERT function as“ finance-grade” assets with the credibility expected in financial reporting.
“ As investors, regulators and customers demand measurable proof of climate progress, verified claims have become a core risk management tool,” Luke says. This integrity de-risks supply chain decarbonisation, opening new capital forms linked to performance rather than intent.
Credible claims mean companies can structure supply contracts, hedging against volatility and securing longterm relationships with growers. Verified volumes can be prioritised, allocated and contracted year on year, improving business resilience.
The business case for Scope 3 decarbonisation Scope 3 actions yield direct business benefits, and moving supply chain decarbonisation from a reporting exercise to an actionable capital and procurement pillar has proven results.
88 February 2026