Climeaction launches farm emissions data platform for global food supply chains
Irish climate consultancy Climeaction has launched a new software platform aimed at closing one of the biggest data gaps in global climate reporting for the food and agriculture sector.
The company today announced the release of VSAg, which it describes as the world’s first video-guided software platform designed to generate verified, scalable farm-level climate data for food and agricultural supply chains worldwide.
Farm-level emissions account for the majority of the climate impact associated with food production, but they are also the least visible element of corporate climate reporting, particularly under Scope 3 emissions.
Food manufacturers are facing growing regulatory pressure from frameworks such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Science Based Targets initiative’s FLAG guidance, yet many continue to struggle with inconsistent or unverifiable on-farm data.
Climeaction said VSAg is designed to address this challenge by enabling regulator-ready farm emissions data to be captured at scale, including in regions where traditional audits and digital tools are impractical.
The platform is built for the realities of global agriculture, where much of the world’s food is produced by small and medium-sized farms operating in low-connectivity or low-literacy environments.
Instead of relying on costly on-site audits or complex surveys, VSAg uses video-guided, offline-ready self-audits, supported by AI- and consultant-led verification and cloud-based dashboards.
Using simple video prompts, farmers can capture key data on their practices, while manufacturers receive aggregated, real-time insights to support regulatory compliance, risk management and supply-chain transparency.
Paul Murphy, chief executive of Climeaction, said farm-level emissions remain the “biggest obstacle” to credible Scope 3 reporting for food companies.
“Manufacturers are being asked to report, reduce and verify emissions without access to reliable data from the farm gate,” he said.
"VSAg delivers verified, scalable farm-level data that works in the real world — for farmers and for global manufacturers alike.”
Climeaction said the platform is designed to create benefits across the supply chain. Farmers receive practical insights into emissions drivers, cost-saving opportunities and productivity improvements, as well as access to sustainability-linked premiums and markets.
Manufacturers, meanwhile, gain a trusted data foundation aligned with global regulatory and reporting requirements.
Charis Aherne, head of agricultural impact and strategy at Climeaction, said many existing tools fail to reflect the realities faced by farmers.
“VSAg was built to be farmer-first — simple, inclusive and accessible — while still delivering the level of accuracy and verification required by regulators, investors and sustainability teams,” she said.
Beyond compliance, the company said VSAg could support a shift towards sustainability-linked value creation in food supply chains, rewarding measurable climate performance and improving resilience and transparency.
Farmer preparing hay for cows in a pen on a ranch in Utah, USA.
The development and scaling of VSAg has been supported in part by Enterprise Ireland, highlighting national backing for Irish climate technology.
The platform is currently being deployed with pilot partners across multiple continents, crops and farming systems, with Climeaction saying it is now ready for broader rollout with manufacturers, processors and cooperatives.
Photo: Charis Aherne, Head of Agricultural Impact & Strategy at Climeaction and Paul Murphy, CEO of Climeaction
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