For the future of farming
And the future of our planet
By 2050, around 10 billion people will live on our planet. Therefore, the need for healthy sustainable food production, that respects the people and animals behind the food, and planetary boundaries, is becoming increasingly important.
Regenerative Agriculture
Climate change is accelerating and today agriculture represents around 24% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and uses 70% of freshwater resources. Conventional farming, the most common farming model seen globally today, has shown its limitations: soil quality is degrading, biodiversity and species disappearing, water quality declining and water scarcity increasing. If we remain on this conventional road, we will struggle to find enough arable top soil to feed the world’s population within 50 years.
Conventional farming has interfered with and broken our soils’ natural cycles. By moving from conventional to regenerative farming methods, and thereby fostering soil health and increasing biodiversity, we can restore soils’ natural cycles and its ability to draw down excess carbon from the atmosphere, ultimately reducing agriculture’s contribution to GHG emissions, and to climate change.
As a food company, one of the most important ways we can deliver positive environmental and societal impact is through the farming model we choose. We need to embrace a different model, one that can transform agriculture from a challenge to a solution. That is why, Danone chose regenerative agriculture. We want to give people responsibly farmed, high quality and healthy products – grown from soil, not dirt.
Farmers and farm workers are the lead actors in the transition to regenerative agriculture, and we are committed to supporting them whether they are just starting on this journey or well on their way. Together with over 50,000 farms, and partners, we want to expand the regenerative agriculture movement, improve the livelihoods and conditions of farmers and farm workers, to make the sector more attractive for future generations.
Our mission in 3 pillars
To succeed in our mission, we are committed to growing food in a way that supports farmers and farm workers, regenerates nature and supports animal welfare. We believe these 3 pillars are fully interconnected, and are critical to reverse climate change, while creating sustainable, just and humane food systems.
Farmers
We are empowering farmers by: giving them the knowledge and tools they need to transition to regenerative agriculture, by ensuring their farms are economically viable, and protect workers.
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Environment
We are restoring soil health to rebuild natural carbon cycles that have been broken by conventional agricultural methods, strengthening biodiversity and protecting our water resources.
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Animals
We are securing the welfare of animals, from pollinators to dairy cows, which all have a key role to play in a ensuring healthy ecosystems.
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Meet our farmers
We work closely with farmers, encouraging them to move towards regenerative farming practices, supporting their operations and joining the fight against climate change.
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We are active all over the world. And focus our energy on supporting farmers who work towards regenerative agriculture. Explore our best practices and learn how we are making a difference.
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