How C-Lock Technology Help Corporations Achieve Regulatory Compliance & ESG Goals
Corporations involved in livestock production, supply chain management, or agri-food retail face increasing pressure to quantify, reduce, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. C-Lock Inc.’s tools—particularly GreenFeed, SmartFeed, and SmartScale—provide the validated, high-resolution data required to support both regulatory climate reporting and voluntary ESG initiatives.
Supports Regulatory Climate Reporting (GHG Inventories, Compliance Markets)
- GreenFeed is recognized as an IPCC Tier 3-compatible system for enteric methane measurement, suitable for national and corporate GHG inventories.
- It meets UNFCCC requirements for MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) frameworks, enabling compliance with international climate protocols.
- National inventory development under the Paris Agreement.
- Compliance with emerging livestock methane regulations (e.g., in the EU, New Zealand, California).
- Quantitative emissions tracking for carbon crediting or offset obligations.
Enables ESG Strategy Execution and Reporting
- Provides animal-specific CH₄, CO₂, H₂, and O₂ emission data, allowing companies to report actual environmental performance—not estimates.
- Helps corporations assess and reduce Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions, including:
- Enteric methane from supplier farms (critical for food brands and retailers).
- Emissions per unit of beef or milk (for life cycle assessments).
- Promotes responsible sourcing by verifying claims such as:
- “Sustainably raised cattle”
- “Low-carbon beef/milk”
- Supports partnerships with producers committed to climate-smart agriculture and methane mitigation.
- Provides an audit trail of validated GHG data using scientifically endorsed SOPs (e.g., from GRA and USDA).
- Strengthens supply chain transparency and stakeholder trust, critical for ESG assurance and investor relations.
Globally Endorsed for Compliance and Reporting
- GreenFeed is highlighted as a cost-effective, scalable methane measurement tool suitable for field conditions in both developed and developing markets (FAO Report).
- Endorsed GreenFeed as a GHG quantification standard, equivalent in accuracy to laboratory respiration chambers (USDA Protocol).
- Recognized GreenFeed's SOP as a technical foundation for GHG MRV in livestock projects under climate treaties (GRA SOP).
Actionable Data for Sustainability and Carbon Market Participation
- Real-time insights into feed-to-emission ratios, enabling:
- Adjustments to feed formulations.
- Selection of low-emission genetics.
- Supply chain benchmarking by farm, lot, or region.
- Supports claims of:
- “Carbon-neutral beef/milk”
- “Methane-reduced supply chains”
- Positions companies to sell carbon credits or comply with buyer-imposed GHG limits.
List of Acronyms and Their Definitions
| Acronym | Full Term | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| GHG | Greenhouse Gas | Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere; includes CH₄, CO₂, and N₂O. |
| GRA | Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases | An international research network focused on reducing agricultural GHG emissions. |
| UNFCCC | United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | The global treaty guiding climate change mitigation and GHG accounting. |
| FAO | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | A UN agency that sets global standards for agriculture and food systems. |
| LEAP | Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance Partnership | An FAO-led initiative to develop GHG metrics and environmental standards for livestock. |
| IPCC | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | The UN body responsible for assessing climate science and developing global GHG accounting methodologies. |
| VM0041 | Verra Methodology 0041 | A Verra carbon credit protocol specifically for enteric methane reduction in ruminants. |
| VCS | Verified Carbon Standard | A widely used voluntary carbon market program managed by Verra. |
| MRV | Measurement, Reporting, and Verification | A structured process to measure and validate GHG emissions and reductions for policy or market purposes. |
| NDC | Nationally Determined Contribution | A country’s formal GHG reduction pledge under the Paris Agreement. |
| ESG | Environmental, Social, and Governance | Corporate criteria for sustainability and responsible investment. |
| FCR | Feed Conversion Ratio | A metric for efficiency—how much feed it takes to produce a unit of gain or milk. |
| RFI | Residual Feed Intake | A genetic trait indicating feed efficiency independent of growth or production level. |
| PI | Principal Investigator | The lead researcher on a grant or academic project. |
| USDA | United States Department of Agriculture | The U.S. government agency overseeing agriculture and livestock research. |
| ARS | Agricultural Research Service | The USDA’s in-house research division focused on agricultural innovation. |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure | A detailed document outlining standardized procedures for operating equipment like GreenFeed. |
| Scope 1 Emissions | Direct Emissions | GHG emissions from sources owned or controlled by the reporting company (e.g., on-site livestock herds). |
| Scope 3 Emissions | Value Chain Emissions | Indirect emissions that occur in the company’s supply chain, such as methane from third-party cattle operations. |
| Paris Agreement | — | A 2015 international climate treaty under the UNFCCC, aimed at limiting global warming to below 2°C. |
| Verra | — | A leading nonprofit organization managing voluntary carbon standards, including the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). |
| SBTi | Science Based Targets initiative | A global body that helps companies set GHG reduction goals aligned with climate science. |
| CDP | Carbon Disclosure Project | A nonprofit that runs a global disclosure system for companies’ environmental impacts. |
| GRI | Global Reporting Initiative | An international standard for sustainability reporting. |
| TCFD | Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures | A framework to help companies disclose climate-related financial risks. |
| CO₂e | Carbon Dioxide Equivalent | A standardized unit for comparing different greenhouse gases based on their global warming potential. |
| LCA | Life Cycle Assessment | A scientific method for evaluating the total environmental impact of a product across its life stages (e.g., cradle to grave). |