29th September 2022
Columbia Threadneedle: Food waste – A wasted opportunity?
Estimates suggest that one third of food is lost or wasted across the entirety of the value chain. The economic, environmental, and social costs of this are staggering: the annual value of wasted food is commonly estimated around $1 trillioni. It accounts for 8-10% of global greenhouse gasesii, while contributing to water use, pollution from agricultural inputs, and increasing pressure on biodiversity and land conversion. Social implications include contributing to food insecurity and reduced productivity.

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