Syngenta Partners with McDonald's to Cut Cattle Emissions Using Modified Corn
Source: DairyNews.today
Agrochemical and seed producer Syngenta has joined forces with McDonald's Corp and one of its key meat suppliers to introduce a genetically modified corn feed designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cattle.
The corn, known as Enogen, contains an enzyme that accelerates the conversion of starch to usable sugars. This allows cattle to reach market weight more quickly, reducing the methane and carbon dioxide they emit during their lifespan before processing into beef products, including McDonald’s iconic burgers.
Syngenta estimates that feeding Enogen corn to a herd of 1,000 cattle could cut CO2 emissions by 196 tons annually, equivalent to taking 35 cars off the road for a year.
The initiative reflects growing efforts across the food supply chain to address environmental impacts, particularly in livestock, a significant contributor to agricultural emissions.
"Adopting innovative feed solutions like Enogen corn represents a critical step toward reducing the environmental footprint of beef production," Syngenta said in a statement.
The partnership aligns with McDonald’s broader sustainability goals, which include reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain by 36% by 2030, compared to 2015 levels.
The collaboration between Syngenta, McDonald's, and its supplier underscores the increasing role of agricultural innovation in meeting corporate sustainability targets while addressing climate change challenges.
Syngenta estimates that feeding Enogen corn to a herd of 1,000 cattle could cut CO2 emissions by 196 tons annually, equivalent to taking 35 cars off the road for a year.
The initiative reflects growing efforts across the food supply chain to address environmental impacts, particularly in livestock, a significant contributor to agricultural emissions.
"Adopting innovative feed solutions like Enogen corn represents a critical step toward reducing the environmental footprint of beef production," Syngenta said in a statement.
The partnership aligns with McDonald’s broader sustainability goals, which include reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its supply chain by 36% by 2030, compared to 2015 levels.
The collaboration between Syngenta, McDonald's, and its supplier underscores the increasing role of agricultural innovation in meeting corporate sustainability targets while addressing climate change challenges.
