Build a lower-carbon supply chain on real farm data
Procurement confidence in low-carbon agricultural sourcing requires credible, decision-grade data. Hypocotyl provides field-level carbon intensity (CI) scores, measured with actual farm inputs, that you can include in a contract.
The Buyer Case
What buyers need that the market currently lacks
Sustainability commitments rely on data that holds up to scrutiny from purchasing teams, internal auditors, ESG investors, and regulators.
Hypocotyl produces field-level CI data with transparent methodology, explicit boundaries, and structured outputs designed for procurement and Scope 3 use.
Procurement confidence
Source crops with an auditable CI score attached. Reports include boundary statements, confidence ranges, and full input data summaries.
Scope 3 reporting support
Structured, field-level CI data compatible with downstream Scope 3 accounting. Replaces estimation with measurement for purchased grain categories.
Supply differentiation
Identify lower-carbon suppliers in your network. Build a documented CI sourcing record as market premiums and regulatory requirements develop.
Traceability and auditability
Every CI score traces back to the farm inputs it was built on. Auditors and regulators get a document with the information they need.
How It Connects
From farm to procurement workflow
Hypocotyl connects farms and buyers, automatically sharing key information about CI scores
Producer
Enters agricultural data. Receives CI score and structured report. Authorizes sharing with invited buyers.
Hypocotyl
Applies LCA methodology. Validates data completeness. Produces auditable CI scores with our science-based methodology.
Buyer
Receives auditable CI data for purchased crop. Integrates into procurement records, Scope 3 accounting, and sustainability reporting.
Scope 3 & Sustainability Reporting
From estimation to measurement
For most agricultural buyers, Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods) is the largest and least certain part of their emissions inventory. The conventional approach — applying a national or regional emission factor to purchased tonnes — is increasingly insufficient for credible disclosure.
Hypocotyl provides another path: replace estimated values with auditable, field-level CI data for your crop purchases. As your supplier network adopts Hypocotyl, the precision of your Scope 3 inventory improves.
Outputs are structured to be compatible with GHG Protocol and emerging supply chain reporting frameworks. We are not a reporting tool — we are the data source that improves the quality of what goes into your reporting tools.
Data Quality Comparison
National average emission factor
Low
Same value applied to all suppliers regardless of practice
Regional average (LCA database)
Low–Medium
Better geographic precision, still no farm-level differentiation
Supplier self-reported estimate
Variable
Depends entirely on supplier methodology and rigor
Hypocotyl field-level CI score
High
Quality-governed, field-specific, bounded, and auditable
Comparative illustration only. Data quality ratings are relative and conceptual.
Implementation
Practical to implement with your supply chain
Hypocotyl is designed to integrate with existing procurement and sustainability reporting workflows — not to replace them
Supplier onboarding support
We work with buyers to onboard producer partners into the Hypocotyl network. Producers get practical support; buyers get auditable, traceable supply.
Integration-ready outputs
Structured data formats designed for export to procurement systems, Scope 3 inventories, and sustainability dashboards.
Scalable across supply chains
Designed to grow with your supplier network, not limited to single-farm pilots.
No change to procurement flow
CI data attaches to existing crop purchases. Easily use Hypocotyl data in your existing procurement workflow.
Methodology documentation
Full methodology documentation available for internal review, ESG due diligence, and regulatory disclosure packages.
Enterprise support
Direct team access for enterprise buyers navigating complex supply chain implementations or regulatory timelines.
Ready to talk supply chain CI?
Connect with our team to discuss your procurement data needs, supplier network, and timeline