South Korean climate tech company Greenery, Inc. showcased its innovative solutions for reducing emissions in agriculture and animal husbandry at the 29th UN Conference of the Parties (COP29). During a presentation titled “Transition to Low-Carbon Agriculture and Animal Husbandry,” Greenery highlighted its first case study: a rice paddy drainage system designed to reduce methane emissions and conserve water. The system uses water level monitoring and collects climatic and soil data to quantify and track emission reductions. As part of a flagship data program led by South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT and the National Information Society Agency (NIA), the project is set to launch by the end of the year. Its focus on agricultural data sparked significant interest, leading to numerous inquiries about potential partnerships.
In its second case study, Greenery presented a project that transforms manure, a major source of farm emissions, into biochar. This carbon-rich substance sequesters carbon for up to 100 years, making it an effective tool for reducing greenhouse gases. The presentation underscored the importance of carbon reduction efforts within the livestock industry.
The session concluded with a panel discussion emphasizing the need for technological solutions and robust methodologies in decarbonizing agriculture. A key takeaway from the discussion was that since agriculture is tightly linked to food security, embracing new technologies to decarbonize the sector is critical. The panel featured experts including Saskia Sanders, Senior Policy Advisor at Switzerland’s Federal Office of Agriculture; Pankaj Kumam, Founder and Managing Director of validation body Enviance; and Soojeong Myeong, Chief Research Fellow at the Korea Environment Institute.
In addition to these initiatives, Greenery offers a range of sustainability solutions such as net-zero strategy development, Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and climate risk management. In October, the company launched ENVION, an LCA software that tracks environmental impacts and emissions throughout a product’s life cycle.
Yoosik Hwang, CEO of Greenery, remarked, “The transition to low-carbon agriculture and animal husbandry is essential for combating climate change. We remain committed to driving sustainable transformation in the agricultural sector through innovative solutions.”
