The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food includes companies such as RBC, Loblaw, Maple Leaf Foods, Nutrien and McCain Foods, as well as the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, The Natural Step Canada, the Smart Prosperity Institute, and the BCG Centre for Canada’s Future.

In a news release, the alliance said if the agri-food sector continues along its current trajectory, its emissions could reach 196 million tonnes by 2050, representing 19 per cent of Canada's total emissions.

The alliance's first two initiatives are focused on advancing climate-smart agriculture and growing a national network to produce biogas. Read more: https://www.thestar.com/business/food-industry-leaders-launch-alliance-to-champion-net-zero-in-agri-food-sector/article_8c6acbc0-189b-551e-9fd4-1b659122e435.html