Cherkizovo Group outlines its role in climate agenda

Anastasia Mikhailova, Head of Communications at Cherkizovo Group, took part in an open conference on the role of climate regulation in the competitiveness of Russian agricultural products. In her presentation, she talked about the Company's contribution to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The conference was held in Moscow on September 18 and organized by the Agroexport Federal Center and KEPT with support from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. It discussed Russia's role in the global green agenda, prospects and effects of introducing climate optimization technologies for Russian agriculture, and other matters. The event was attended by government agencies, business community, R&D organizations, international development institutions, and industry associations.

Cherkizovo Group was represented by its Head of Communications Anastasia Mikhailova, who spoke about the share of animal farming in total GHG emissions and opportunities to reduce those for the Group and the industry at large. One of Cherkizovo's advantages in this respect is its vertically integrated business model: the Company obtains organic fertilizers from pork and poultry farm waste to then apply it to its own fields. "In addition, our sites are located closely to each other, so we are able to minimize fuel and energy consumption, which also contributes to lower emissions," said Anastasia Mikhailova.

During the conference, businesses also recognized the climate agenda as a major factor that drives the competitiveness of their products on global markets. “We are a major poultry meat exporter, with Asia, the CIS, and Africa as our key markets, where the green agenda is set to play a prominent role going forward," added Anastasia Mikhailova.