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Specifically, we harmonised species names (following established global taxonomy), country names, and collection dates and, we added record-level flags for a series of potential quality issues. We combined >18.3 million bee occurrence records from multiple public repositories (GBIF, SCAN, iDigBio, USGS, ALA) and smaller datasets, then standardised, flagged, deduplicated, and cleaned the data using the reproducible BeeBDC R-workflow. We present BeeBDC, a new R package, and a global bee occurrence dataset to address this issue. Species occurrence data are foundational for research, conservation, and science communication, but the limited availability and accessibility of reliable data represents a major obstacle, particularly for insects, which face mounting pressures. Operating across 14 countries, the company is delivering on its mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet.A globally synthesised and flagged bee occurrence dataset and cleaning workflow Working with Indigo, farmers can now maximize their profit from new and existing sustainability practices on each field, every year of their rotation, while simultaneously improving soil quality.įounded in 2013, Indigo Ag is unlocking the power of agriculture to create a better place to live. Our integrated business platform enables participants to adopt and profit from sustainability opportunities.

Uniquely combining science, technology and agriculture, Indigo Ag offers a comprehensive suite of sustainability solutions that benefit farmers, agribusinesses and corporations alike. Companies looking to achieve Scope 3 targets through sustainably raised grain and cotton can visit Indigo's Market+ Source page. Read more about our success stories in our customer ESG reports here and here. The program currently includes corn, wheat, rice, and cotton, and will be expanding to new crops in 2024. Indigo's proprietary MRV capabilities use the highest scientific standards to quantify environmental benefits for companies participating in the Market+ Source program. We look forward to expanding our capabilities to include more crops and more practices to better serve more corporations.' With the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidance on Forest, Land and Agriculture finalized last year and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol's guidance on land sector and removals expected to be finalized this fall, we are well positioned to help corporations achieve their Scope 3 targets. 'The scientific rigor of our models and operational processes have allowed us to connect sustainability claims to the physical delivery of grain and cotton, and we are seeing incredible success,' said Ron Hovsepian, president and CEO of Indigo Ag. As a brand that is committed to protecting the outdoor places we love to play in, we believe this is another critical step in addressing climate change impacts in our supply chain.' 'Regenerative agriculture-sourced materials have the ability to shift the industry from simply 'doing less harm' to actually replenishing or having a positive impact on nature and resources. 'We are excited about the positive environmental impacts regenerative cotton production can have not only for The North Face products, but for our industry as a whole,' said Carol Shu, senior manager of global sustainability for The North Face. Indigo has secured farmer premiums of up to 10% for sustainably grown crops with minimal impact to the price of finished goods.įor The North Face and other VF Corporation brands, Indigo used its MRV capabilities to deliver more than 31,000 bales of sustainably grown cotton. An additional 13 million bushels have been contracted to be delivered in 2024. The company has had success working with multibillion dollar companies over the last few seasons to deliver more than 10 million bushels of sustainably grown grains, reducing emissions by nearly 15,000 metric tons and saving 6.6 billion gallons of water – enough to sustain 13 million people for a year. Indigo partners with agribusinesses to support farmers in adopting sustainable practices, the results of which are quantified through Indigo's MRV capabilities. Through its Market+ Source (Scope 3) program, Indigo connects consumer goods companies to sustainably grown crops within their existing supply chain.

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