The 5th PCF World Summit took place at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute in Zurich next to the Lake of Zurich, on the 7-8 April 2011. 150 international delegates and speakers were in attendance, from fields of business, government, non-government organisations and academic institutions. The Summit has addressed the issue of Credibility in Carbon Footprint Information, as related to assurance and verification, the emerging international standards, its consideration in different international initiatives and programmes and its practical relevance and implication for emerging economies and international trade.
Dialogue Forum “Low Carbon Food Chain – Quo Vadis?”
April 15, 2011
The PCF World Forum will host a Dialogue Forum “Low Carbon Food Chain – Quo Vadis?” on 18 May 2011 in Berlin. Agriculture, food and feed products contribute to significant shares in worldwide GHG emissions. Over the years, initiatives in different countries and industries have been launched to reduce the climate and environmental impact of food chains. The Dialogue Forum “Low Carbon Food Chain – Quo Vadis?” will provide an overview of relevant initiatives aiming to assess and reduce the climate impact of food chains and discuss expected short to medium term developments. Representatives from the food chain and relevant initiatives are invited to participate and contribute to the forum.
