Sustainability & ESG
Impact Report 2026
How Hazel-Guard's IoT infrastructure is enabling multinational food conglomerates to achieve Net-Zero targets and comply with the EU Green Deal.
Executive Summary
The global hazelnut supply chain is highly fragmented, relying heavily on thousands of smallholder family farms in the Black Sea region. This fragmentation makes it nearly impossible for enterprise buyers (such as Ferrero, Nestlé, and Olam) to enforce precision agriculture, leading to massive chemical washout, soil toxicity, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
Hazel-Guard solves this paradox. By deploying an ultra-low-cost, edge-computing IoT network directly into these micro-climates, we convert passive orchards into "Model Orchards" We generate actionable "Golden Windows" for spraying, eliminating pesticide washout by 100% and actively reducing the carbon footprint of the supply chain.
Key ESG Metrics Addressed
Zero Chemical Washout
By calculating exact leaf wetness, wind speed, and precipitation forecasts, we ensure chemicals dry and absorb 100% before rain hits. This prevents toxic runoff into the Black Sea basin.
Soil Health Protection
Eliminating "re-spraying" stops the accumulation of heavy metals (like Copper) in the soil, promoting long-term regenerative agriculture and microbial health.
Scope 3 GHG Reduction
Unnecessary tractor passes account for massive fuel consumption. Perfect timing reduces tractor usage by up to 20%, directly lowering corporate Scope 3 emissions.
EU Green Deal & Farm to Fork Strategy
The European Union's "Farm to Fork" strategy mandates a 50% reduction in the overall use and risk of chemical pesticides by 2030. Hazel-Guard provides the digital traceability and execution infrastructure necessary for Turkish hazelnut exporters to maintain compliance and avoid border rejections due to Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) violations.
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