KERNEL at COP29
LOW-CARBON SUNFLOWER OIL PRODUCTION
This year Kernel became a partner of Ukraine Pavilion at the 29th Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC in Baku, Azerbaijan. We are bringing with us showcases of sustainable and climate-resilient practices at every stage of our value chain. These include Data Science and innovations when planning precise agriculture technology, regenerative agriculture operations on field and low-carbon processing of final products.
We seek to contribute to the overarching goal of addressing the
misconception that the Ukrainian agriculture sector is unsustainable.
Kernel’s panels in the Ukraine Pavilion at COP29
- MARKETS
- POLICY
- INNOVATIONS
When:18 Nov, 12:00-12:50
Where:Ukraine Pavilion
The role of Ukraine's agricultural sector in achieving goals of the Paris Agreement: voluntary markets of nature-based carbon certificates, bioenergy, sustainable food supply chains
With its unique agroclimatic conditions, fertile soils, deep-rooted agricultural expertise, and cutting-edge IT innovations, Ukraine holds immense potential to drive the decarbonization of global food supply chains. The country is well-positioned to contribute to the development of voluntary carbon markets and support the global energy transition through the production of biofuels.
[Moderator]
When:18 Nov, 13:00-13:50
Where:Ukraine Pavilion
Integration of Ukrainian agriculture in the climate agenda of the European Union: the role of policymakers, private and financial sectors
This panel will explore the EU's position and plans regarding climate-specific regulations for agriculture, including areas such as greenhouse gas emissions, soil organic carbon management, and regenerative farming practices. Additionally, it will address the steps the Ukrainian agriculture sector must take to align with the EU’s climate agenda, highlighting key actions and opportunities for collaboration to meet shared environmental objectives.
[Moderator]
When:18 Nov, 14:00-14:50
Where:Ukraine Pavilion
Data Science, AI and Machine learning: how Ukraine applies innovations to drive low-carbon precision agriculture and humanitarian demining
The innovative approach enables high yields while minimizing environmental impact. Moreover, these advancements are now playing a pivotal role in holistic mine action in Ukraine, supporting evidence-based planning for soil recovery and sustainable land use practices.
[Moderator]
The Pathway of a Sunflower Seed
Planning
Sowing
Harvesting
- crops found by the model
- crops with gaps
- duplicates
For that reason, we are accounting carbon intensity of sunflower and other crops (kgCO2e/t of grain and kgCO2e/ha) for every one of our 5000 fields. Such granularity in emissions data is essential to plan efficient decarbonization practices across business operations by specifically targeting areas with the highest carbon intensities, without omitting a positive effect of existing low-carbon practices.
Kernel developed an application that employs artificial intelligence to estimate the biological yields of sunflowers from a photograph. The agronomists take into account the previously estimated field density, the mass of 1000 seeds, and their average number per a sunflower. To determine the latter, there is a computer vision model that counts the number of filled and unfilled seeds from a photo. Considering that the field may not have reliable internet access, this model operates directly within the mobile application.
- pollinated
- unpollinated
Final product
The plant was also chosen as a partner in the Jumbo Impact Fund program, launched by Kernel's client, Jumbo Supermarkten. This initiative is designed to help reduce Jumbo's Scope 3 emissions by co-investing in decarbonization projects within its supply chain. Kernel’s green electricity processing practices can play a significant role in this effort. Our participation in the Jumbo Impact Fund signals the growing global demand for low-carbon products in the food industry, and we are committed to further strengthening this momentum.
