ESG & Sustainability Reporting Comprehensive and impartial analysis to agribusinesses At The Andersons Centre, we provide comprehensive and impartial analysis to agribusinesses, supply chains, and farms to help them meet evolving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expectations and sustainability regulations. Our work covers greenhouse gas emissions, wider environmental impacts, and the associated economic risks and opportunities. We take both a whole-farm and enterprise-level approach, giving clients a clear view of current performance and a set of practical, actionable steps to strengthen resilience and sustainability. What We Offer Our service combines surveying and data analysis to deliver a comprehensive picture of sustainability performance. This can include: ESG Reporting: providing clear, evidence-based analysis of environmental, social, and governance performance at the farm, supply chain, or sector level. Our work helps businesses meet reporting requirements, demonstrate progress against sustainability commitments, and present impartial data to stakeholders, investors, and customers. Environmental Risks Analysis: assessing the environmental risks facing farming businesses at both national and regional levels. This service also helps agribusinesses and suppliers to understand the key environmental risks affecting their customer base or supply chain. Carbon Footprint Assessments: once relevant data is collected, we use recognised tools such as Agrecalc or the Farm Carbon Toolkit to assess direct and indirect emissions; where appropriate we include a review of soil carbon sequestration. Environmental Assessments: focus on key areas to provide evidence-based findings, including hedgerow surveys, soil erosion checks, climatic risk mapping, and carbon auditing that leads to practical recommendations. Biodiversity Surveys: cover air, land, and ground flora and fauna and can include bird surveys, habitat surveys, and earthworm counts to provide a well-accounted overview of biodiversity. Natural Capital Evaluations: assessing the quality and health of environmental assets such as soil health, carbon stocks, water resources, and biodiversity. Sustainability Benchmarking: comparing environmental and financial performance across enterprises or regions to identify improvement opportunities. Why Clients Choose Us 1Practical Understanding: sector-specific expertise that is well-versed in the realities of UK agriculture. Therefore, ideally positioned to provide farmers and businesses with practical advice. 2Bespoke Support: tailored data, analysis and recommendations to address sustainability challenges faced by each farm business. 3Independent Unbiased Advice: driven by data-backed findings, free from political or commercial influence. 4Proven Experience: a track record in delivering sustainability reports across the UK farming sector. Example Projects 1PRISM 2030 ProgrammePartnered with ABP and Harper Adams University to conduct more than 300 carbon footprint assessments on grazing livestock farms across Great Britain. A second phase of assessments has been conducted during 2024-25 to measure improvements and identify further emissions reduction opportunities towards 2030.2ELMS Test & Trial ProgrammeConducted environmental assessments of farms in England during 2023-24 using the Global Farm Metric framework as part of the ELMS Test & Trial. This project was led by the Sustainable Food Trust, The Andersons Centre supported conducting the assessments and providing practical recommendations for farm-level sustainability improvements.3Environmental Risks AnalysisDeveloped a framework to analyse the environmental risks faced by farming businesses at a regional level in the UK. This involved developing 16 metrics to assess physical and transition risks across a range of areas including climate change, air pollution, soil health and the impact of policy change on various farm types. This project was undertaken in collaboration with Agvesto. Need independent ESG insight to demonstrate your sustainability performance? If you require a one-off survey, ongoing data collection, or in-depth analysis of enterprise sustainability or environmental risks, The Andersons Centre can support you. Key Contacts Michael Haverty Partner & Senior Research Consultant ESG & Sustainability Reporting Partner & Senior Research Consultant Michael is a Partner and Senior Research Consultant at The Andersons Centre, specialising in market development, international trade, agri-food policy, and environmental issues. He has led numerous trade policy research projects across a wide range of UK farming sectors, including assessments of non-tariff measures and free trade agreements on UK agri-food. Michael has also managed several projects focused on greenhouse gas emissions and the environmental impact of farming. He previously worked with IHS (now S&P Global), JFC Agri and the European Commission. Michael comes from a livestock farming background in Ireland and holds a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Economics and Management from Queen’s University Belfast, as well as an MSc in International Agricultural and Food Marketing from Newcastle University. Qualifications & Experience 2019 to date - Partner of The Andersons Centre Joined Andersons in 2015 15 years’ experience in leading analytical and consulting projects across numerous international markets within Europe, the Americas and Asia Previously worked in marketing and policy-related roles with Syngenta, JFC Agri, Newcastle University and the European Commission Delivered numerous reports and conference presentations concerning Brexit and the impact of tariff and non-tariff measures Advanced French speaker BSc (Hons) Agricultural Economics & Management, Queen’s University Belfast; MSc International Agricultural & Food Marketing, Newcastle University Areas of Expertise Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting Agri-Food Trade Analysis Market Research and Competitor Analysis Environmental and Greenhouse Gas Assessments Situation and Outlook Analysis International Market Assessments Customised Research and Consulting Seminars, Briefings and Training Publications Haverty, M. and Grainger, A. (2025) Quantifying Non-Tariff Measures on GB to EU Agri-Food, Plant Products and Fisheries Trade Haverty, M. (2017) Impact of WTO Trading on the Northern Ireland Beef and Sheep Meat Industry, Report for the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC), in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association (NIMEA). The Anderson’s Centre, Melton Mowbray. Haverty, M. (2016) What Brexit Means for the UK Agricultural Sector Redman, G. and Haverty, M. (2016) Crop Area Trends in Scandinavia and the UK Haverty, M. and Redman, G. (2015) Biostimulants in the UK Haverty, M. and Gorton, M. (2006) Integrating Marketing Orientation and Competitive Benchmarking: A Methodological Framework and Application. Total Quality Management and Business Excellence Franks, J.R. and Haverty, M.J.P. (2005) Benchmarking Farm Enterprises. Journal of Farm Management Richard King MRICS FAAV Partner & Head of Business Research ESG & Sustainability Reporting Partner & Head of Business Research Richard was bought up on a mixed family farm on the Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire borders. He attended Harper Adams College, Shropshire and gained a BSc (Hons) in Rural Enterprise and Land Management and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1997. Richard joined Andersons Research team in Melton Mowbray in 1998. The team analyses and interprets agricultural policy and market developments, and provides specialist business research, training, briefings, and publishes information. He became editor of the Agricultural Budgeting and Costing Book in 2000 and joined the Andersons Centre Partnership in 2003. He is a member of the CAAV’s Farming and Environment Committee. On a personal level he is married with three daughters. His interests include watching low-quality football (supporting Oxford United), and playing golf and squash badly. Qualifications & Experience 2009 – Present Day - Chairman of the CAAV Grants and Regulation Committee 2000 – Present Day - Editor of the Agricultural Budgeting and Costings Book. 1999 – Present Day - Elected Fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers 1998 – Present Day - Farm Business Research Consultant at Andersons’ Head Office 1997 – Present Day - Elected Associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors 1995-1997 – Adkin Chartered Surveyors and Land Agents, Abingdon 1991-1995 – BSc (Hons) in Rural Enterprise and Land Management, Harper Adams College, Shropshire Areas of Expertise Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Agri-environment Schemes Agricultural Literature and Farmer Meetings Farmer Supply Chain Relationships Budgeting and Costing Information Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting CAP Reform and Policy Analysis Research Projects and Commissioned Studies Seminars, Briefing and Training Corporate Strategy Advice Publications Editor of the Agricultural Budgeting and Costing Book Editor of ABC Professional Update, Andersons Agribrief Service, and Andersons Outlook Amy Barnacle Environmental Business Consultant ESG & Sustainability Reporting Environmental Business Consultant Amy is an Environmental Business Consultant at The Andersons Centre, specialising in environmental and biodiversity enhancement, carbon auditing and natural capital assessments. Having been involved in numerous carbon audits, assessing individual farms’ greenhouse gas emissions and conducting soil sampling representative of the farm. She has extensive experience in ecological identification, vegetation classification, habitat creation and management plans. Involving natural capital markets such as Biodiversity Net Gain and Woodland Creation. Amy comes from a farming background within the Leicestershire area and holds a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Land Management, as well as an MSc in Agroecology, both obtained at Harper Adams University. Having conducted her Master’s Research Project on the viability of solar farming with dual-use livestock grazing within Shropshire County. The results have been utilised within numerous agricultural academic conferences, including conferences held in Sweden. Qualifications & Experience Joined Andersons in August 2025 MSc Agroecology (Harper Adams University Graduate 2025) BSc (Hons) Environmental Land Management (2:1) (Harper Adams University Graduate 2024) Placement year within ecological consultancy, focusing on Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), Landscape and Environmental Management Plans (LEMPs) and ecological surveys (bats, newts, eco walkovers) Areas of Expertise Experience in ecological identification, vegetation classification, habitat creation and management plans, and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Knowledge in sustainability reporting, involving environmental, social and governance University Masters Research Project (MRP) researched the viability of solar farms with dual-use livestock grazing University Honours Research Project (HRP) conducted on the efficiency of Environmental Land Management Schemes, Biodiversity Net Gain and other Agri-Environment Schemes
