Sustainability:
Leading in sustainability demands broad initiatives that generate maximum impact. But the road to sustainability also requires commitment. Here we show three comprehensive approaches from leading suppliers who are re-envisioning their supply chains.
Zero waste with intelligent design
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100%
K. Patel revives processed water through a multistage journey including microbial purification and carbon filtration before flowing back into the system.
90%
Cultivating net zero
Sowing futures with education and empowerment
100%
K. Patel is committed to achieving 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 2050, including solar energy to power processing.
The KP Human Development Foundation is transforming lives with farmer training and community education that provides modern schools in local communities.
Reimagining what’s possible together
Learn more about how Cargill is solving the complex challenges of food security and climate change.
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Turmeric is grown in areas with high curcuminoid strains, ashwagandha is planted in alkaloid-rich red soil and tulsi is cultivated in low pesticide risk zones.
Ingredients are harvested at seasonal maturity based on sugar levels and active compound saturation (for example, curcuminoid index for turmeric >4.5% before post-harvest).
Farmers are trained to utilize legumes and traditional cover crops to naturally regenerate soil fertility.
Key steps to mindful sourcing
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Reimagining botanical agriculture systems
For K. Patel Phyto Extractions, sourcing isn't just policy. It begins with soil, travels mindfully through a documented supply chain and emerges as pure, powerful plant extracts that carry the essence for ethical sourcing. See their vision for:
Botanicals aren’t sourced from anonymous global pools. K. Patel handpicks agroclimatic belts for their crops where the soil, climate and culture align with the plant’s native intelligence.
This ecological syncing produces higher bioactive compounds, improved soil health and long-term carbon sequestrations without chemical overreach.
90% recycled water
100% biomass reuse
The company achieves total biomass reuse by reducing energy consumption by 22% per extraction cycle.
Mango, ficus, champa and rain trees at the Bhilad, India manufacturing facility are partners in the environmental mission serving as carbon sinks and microhabitats.
213 trees planted
Environmental champions
Social investment
Economic partners
Supporting organic farming, waste management and energy efficient processing.
Investing in rural education, health care awareness and infrastructure development.
Offering farmers fair prices, regional job creation and long-term value for all stakeholders in the K. Patel ecosystem.
Balancing a triple bottom line
Identify ideal agroclimatic zones:
Profile seasonal Brix and phytochemical scores:
Crop rotation with nitrogen fixers:
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A focus on climate, land and water, and people guides efforts to support Cargill’s business, customers and society.
In climate, efforts center on supporting the adoption of agricultural practices and technology that reduce emissions across food production, processing and distribution — building climate resilience while helping secure food systems for the future.
For land and water, nature-based solutions and cross-sector partnerships help protect and restore natural resources that food systems rely on.
Cargill is working to build a more resilient food system.
This unique role shapes the company’s approach to sustainability — considering how growing food impacts natural resources, how it moves through the supply chain, and how partnerships can expand access to nutrition, support farmer and community livelihoods, and help customers make progress on their goals. Cargill focuses where it can have the greatest impact:
Cargill sits at the center of the global food system, connecting farmers, producers and consumers.
Advancing a more food secure world
Climate
When it comes to people, collaboration with employees, farmers, customers and communities is key to improving livelihoods and creating more equitable food systems that can adapt to a changing world.
Sustainability by the numbers
7.2 million
farmer trainings delivered since 2017.
38 billion
liters of water restored in water-stressed regions.
reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2017 baseline.
15.8%
A multidimensional journey
Cultivating net zero
Sowing futures with education and empowerment
100%
K. Patel is committed to achieving 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 2050, including solar energy to power processing.
The KP Human Development Foundation is transforming lives with farmer training and community education that provides modern schools in local communities.
Cultivating net zero
Sowing futures with education and empowerment
100%
K. Patel is committed to achieving 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 2050, including solar energy to power processing.
The KP Human Development Foundation is transforming lives with farmer training and community education that provides modern schools in local communities.
Farmers are the center of our food system and essential to solving challenges like climate change and food insecurity. Cargill recognizes this is only possible when sustainable solutions are economically viable for the producers who work hard to feed the world.
When farmers succeed, we all do
Advancing regenerative agriculture
Around the world
A more food secure world starts on the farm. Regenerative agriculture practices — like cover cropping, reduced tillage and rotational grazing — can reduce emissions, improve soil health, limit runoff and erosion, and help crops withstand extreme weather.
Cargill supports the transition to regenerative agricultural practices through a combination of financial incentives, inputs and on-the-ground training — delivered through programs and partnerships in more than 16 countries.
Bridging ayurvedic tradition with modern demand K. Patel delivers ingredients that retain nature’s integrity while meeting standards for safety, efficacy and reliable quality. Prioritizing education, the company empowers and engages all stakeholders to offer products rooted in ayurvedic wisdom, supported by modern science and a deep commitment to ecological balance.
From local soil to global solutions:
Producer profitability
Supply chain inclusion
Farmer resilience
Cargill works with farmers to increase productivity, improve efficiency, expand access to finance, and better manage risk.
Cargill supports land rights and tenure, and helps create opportunities for women and other underrepresented groups.
Cargill aims to build farmers’ long-term resilience to climate change and other shocks through regenerative agriculture and improved animal health and welfare.
Creating big impact
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Healthy and resilient soil, water and air are foundational to sustainability and for the crops ADM transforms into an unparalleled array of products. Follow ADM on a global journey to enhance their supply chain by:
In an ever-evolving sustainability landscape, ADM is working to enhance resiliency of farms and improve operational efficiencies while meeting the expectations of customers and helping billions of people around the world.
Creating connections for a resilient global food system
People
Land & Water
Supporting a sustainable future for botanicals
Learn how K Patel Phyto Extractions creates value that regenerates soil, society, health and spirit!
For ADM, regenerative agriculture is at the heart of this strategy. This outcome-based farming approach:
Protects and improves soil health, biodiversity, climate and water resources while supporting market opportunities for farmers.
Adapts to local physical conditions and culture, while supporting farmers with flexibility, ease of entry, third-party expertise and community support.
Helps ADM retain participating farmers, expand practice adoption and roll-out projects in additional geographies.
Protecting nature through environmental stewardship
363,000 metric tons
ADM sequestered 363,000 metric tons of of CO2e in the soil.
ADM expanded its global regenerative agriculture program, surpassing their 2024 goal and achieving the 2025 target a year early.
5 million acres
Cultivating net zero
Sowing futures with education and empowerment
100%
K. Patel is committed to achieving 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per ton of product by 2050, including solar energy to power processing.
The KP Human Development Foundation is transforming lives with farmer training and community education that provides modern schools in local communities.
While global programs follow the same regenerative agriculture principles and commitment, ADM recognizes that different parts of the world face different challenges. Program qualifications and practices are tailored to address specific environmental challenges by region.
Global scope, regional focus
North America re:generations program
Putting farmers first
In addition to building supply resilience, regenerative agriculture
helps with carbon reductions and removals to support ADM’s
Strive 35 goal of reducing Scope 3 emissions 25% by 2035.
The program provides technical assistance and direct
financial incentives for farmers implementing regenerative practices
like cover crops, no till and nutrient management.
journey
Latin America
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Asia Pacific
ADM’s regenerative agriculture program supports farmers in Brazil by emphasizing practices that address soil carbon and utilize local models.
ADM’s EMEA program supports agriculture in the region and helps build and maintain a more resilient food system.
In 2024, ADM continued to partner with smallholders on a large scale delivering tools and support to over 25,000 soy growers, encompassing nearly 90,000 regenerative acres in India.
One size does not fit all
Embracing regenerative agriculture globally
Learn more about ADM’s transparent solutions for agricultural resilience, food security and farmer support.
Protecting nature
Local Solutions
Global Ideas
1 million metric tons
ADM reduced 1 million metric tons of CO2e from their Scope 3 GHG (greenhouse gas) footprint.
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Outcomes
2024 ADM
Mindful sourcing
Local Education
Zero Waste
ADM sequestered 363,000 metric tons of of CO2e in the soil.
In addition to building supply resilience, regenerative agriculture
helps with carbon reductions and removals to support ADM’s
Strive 35 goal of reducing Scope 3 emissions 25% by 2035.