ESG行业洞察 | 尽管气候风险加剧，农业企业迎来前所未有的新机遇

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolving climate risks impacting agricultural companies, highlighting both the significant losses faced by major players like ADM and Bunge due to extreme weather and supply chain disruptions, as well as the new opportunities arising for companies investing in drought-resistant crops and plant-based products [3][4]. Group 1: Impact of Extreme Weather - Extreme weather events are causing substantial damage to crops, livestock, and supply chains, potentially leading to losses of up to $720 million for ADM due to property damage, transportation disruptions, and increased shipping costs [4]. - The agricultural sector has faced severe losses, with Argentina experiencing $20 billion in agricultural export losses from 2022 to 2023 due to drought and heat [4]. - A new market is emerging for drought-resistant crops and digital tools aimed at improving water efficiency, with companies like BayWa identifying opportunities worth €70 million [4]. Group 2: Regulatory Changes and New Opportunities - Major agricultural companies such as Bunge, Cargill, and ADM are investing heavily in the plant-based protein sector, including alternative meat and dairy products, with Bunge investing $550 million in a new soybean protein plant in Indiana [6]. - Stricter environmental regulations related to greenhouse gas emissions are creating new opportunities for climate-friendly biofuels and "deforestation-free" certified products, with Bunge expecting an additional $4.5 million in sales from "zero deforestation" certified soybeans in high-risk areas like Brazil [6]. - ADM has launched a biostimulant product aimed at significantly improving nutrient use efficiency and corn yields, with R&D spending increasing from $256 million to $269 million in 2024 [6]. Group 3: Greenhouse Gas Emission Challenges - Agricultural companies are facing increasing pressure to reduce emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane, which are significant contributors to global warming [7]. - The EU and Germany have implemented stricter nitrogen fertilizer regulations, directly impacting agricultural revenues for companies like BayWa [7]. - Companies like Olam are training rice farmers in their supply chain to optimize water, fertilizer, and waste management, aiming to reduce methane emissions by up to 70% [8].