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Land conversion, including deforestation and wetland drainage, is a major environmental challenge, accounting for 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions\u2014with over 75% linked to agriculture. Despite commitments to halt deforestation by 2030, many agrifood companies have struggled to track the environmental impact of their complex, global supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orbae<\/a> addresses this gap by automatically calculating land use change emissions for 11 key commodities\u2014including palm oil, soy, sugarcane, and corn\u2014across 30 countries. Built on an advanced algorithm that processes billions of satellite data points at a 30-meter resolution, the platform provides heatmaps of carbon intensity, helping businesses pinpoint where interventions can be most effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe’re making Orbae open so that companies can clearly see where land conversion is happening in their supply chains,\u201d explains Xavier Bengoa, co-founder and CEO of AdAstra Sustainability<\/a>. \u201cThis shifts the conversation from identifying the problem to implementing solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry adoption and expansion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Six of the world\u2019s largest agrifood companies\u2014including Louis Dreyfus Company and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients)\u2014have already integrated Orbae data into their sustainability strategies. The Geneva-based start-up is actively expanding its network of corporate and NGO partners, ensuring that its high-quality insights remain freely accessible to key industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those requiring deeper analytics, Orbae Pro offers an extended dataset covering total land use emissions, forest loss trends, and deforestation-free commodity percentages. Additionally, AdAstra provides consulting services to help businesses integrate Orbae insights into their carbon accounting and climate strategies. As a MassChallenge Switzerland 2024 Winner<\/a>, AdAstra Sustainability is setting a new standard for data-driven climate solutions. By making land conversion impacts more transparent and actionable, Orbae aims to accelerate the shift toward deforestation-free supply chains and more sustainable agriculture worldwide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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