Food, ag and forestry get their own science-based targets

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FLAG will outline emissions accounting and goal setting for the food sector / Credit Oatly
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FLAG will outline emissions accounting and goal setting for the food sector / Credit Oatly

The Science Based Targets Initiative is branching out with new detailed guidance for setting emissions goals across the forests, land, and agriculture sectors

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