Within the next decade, the greatest global risk facing humanity is the climate crisis, followed by the failure to respond to it. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, the top two risks are both climate-related. The world is already experiencing the impacts of this crisis, largely driven by global warming caused by excessive carbon emissions. Among emission sources, agriculture and livestock account for approximately 24% of total greenhouse gas emissions, making it the second-largest contributor. Without reducing emissions from these sectors, solving global warming will remain highly limited.
[Fig] Top 10 Global Risks (WEF 2023) and Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
Green livestock technology is emerging as a key solution to address global warming. It refers to the application of advanced technologies in livestock farming to reduce carbon emissions. These technologies can be categorized into three areas: ① technologies that reduce emissions through livestock management, ② technologies that reduce emissions through livestock waste treatment, ③ technologies that reduce emissions through capture and utilization within livestock facilities.
One of the most prominent global approaches is shortening the fattening (rearing) period, allowing livestock to be slaughtered at a younger age and thereby reducing lifetime carbon emissions. However, this approach often relies on biotechnological improvements, which pose challenges for widespread adoption.
[Fig] Livestock System and Greenhouse Gas Emission Structure
In Korea, Metech Holdings Co., Ltd. (CEO: Chanmok Park) is driving innovation in green livestock technology. The company has developed a methane reduction capsule that is placed in the rumen of cattle to measure methane levels and emissions in real time. The collected data is transmitted via IoT communication technologies (LoRa, Cat M1), enabling real-time monitoring and reduction of methane emissions. Metech Holdings’ methane capsule has gained recognition for its advanced technology and has secured expansion agreements in countries such as the United States and Brazil. The company is also conducting joint research with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, positioning itself as a leading player in green livestock solutions.
[Fig] Metech Holdings’ Methane Measurement and Reduction Capsule and Monitoring Solution
Another Korean company, UlikeKorea Co., Ltd. (CEO: Heejin Kim), is also actively developing related technologies. The company has developed a solution that accurately measures methane gas based on the rumen structure of cattle and applies methane capsules within the rumen to capture and reduce emissions. As such, Korean companies are actively advancing green livestock technologies.
[Fig] UlikeKorea’s Methane Measurement Capsule “LiveCare” and Smart Livestock Solution
The government is also actively supporting the development of green livestock technologies. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced the “2030 Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Green Growth Strategy for the Livestock Sector.” This strategy includes promoting emission reduction technologies, expanding low-carbon livestock certification systems, and introducing programs that support feed costs for farms using low-methane and low-protein feed. Additionally, incentives are planned for farms adopting these technologies, reflecting comprehensive policy support.
The BLT Patent & Law Firm Research Center stated that “green livestock technology will present new opportunities for companies in addressing the climate crisis.” It further emphasized that “securing intellectual property rights for technologies that reduce methane emissions from livestock will be a highly effective strategy.”
As of 2024, BLT Patent & Law Firm has been selected as a partner by more than 2,000 innovative startups, supporting corporate growth and success through IP acquisition, strategy development, investment attraction, and IP-based business support such as technology-special listings.
#GlobalWarming #CarbonReduction #ClimateCrisis #Decarbonization #GreenLivestock #ESG #MetechHoldings #UlikeKorea #GreenGrowth
Within the next decade, the greatest global risk facing humanity is the climate crisis, followed by the failure to respond to it. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report, the top two risks are both climate-related. The world is already experiencing the impacts of this crisis, largely driven by global warming caused by excessive carbon emissions. Among emission sources, agriculture and livestock account for approximately 24% of total greenhouse gas emissions, making it the second-largest contributor. Without reducing emissions from these sectors, solving global warming will remain highly limited.
[Fig] Top 10 Global Risks (WEF 2023) and Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
Green livestock technology is emerging as a key solution to address global warming. It refers to the application of advanced technologies in livestock farming to reduce carbon emissions. These technologies can be categorized into three areas: ① technologies that reduce emissions through livestock management, ② technologies that reduce emissions through livestock waste treatment, ③ technologies that reduce emissions through capture and utilization within livestock facilities.
One of the most prominent global approaches is shortening the fattening (rearing) period, allowing livestock to be slaughtered at a younger age and thereby reducing lifetime carbon emissions. However, this approach often relies on biotechnological improvements, which pose challenges for widespread adoption.
[Fig] Livestock System and Greenhouse Gas Emission Structure
In Korea, Metech Holdings Co., Ltd. (CEO: Chanmok Park) is driving innovation in green livestock technology. The company has developed a methane reduction capsule that is placed in the rumen of cattle to measure methane levels and emissions in real time. The collected data is transmitted via IoT communication technologies (LoRa, Cat M1), enabling real-time monitoring and reduction of methane emissions. Metech Holdings’ methane capsule has gained recognition for its advanced technology and has secured expansion agreements in countries such as the United States and Brazil. The company is also conducting joint research with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, positioning itself as a leading player in green livestock solutions.
[Fig] Metech Holdings’ Methane Measurement and Reduction Capsule and Monitoring Solution
Another Korean company, UlikeKorea Co., Ltd. (CEO: Heejin Kim), is also actively developing related technologies. The company has developed a solution that accurately measures methane gas based on the rumen structure of cattle and applies methane capsules within the rumen to capture and reduce emissions. As such, Korean companies are actively advancing green livestock technologies.
[Fig] UlikeKorea’s Methane Measurement Capsule “LiveCare” and Smart Livestock Solution
The government is also actively supporting the development of green livestock technologies. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced the “2030 Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Green Growth Strategy for the Livestock Sector.” This strategy includes promoting emission reduction technologies, expanding low-carbon livestock certification systems, and introducing programs that support feed costs for farms using low-methane and low-protein feed. Additionally, incentives are planned for farms adopting these technologies, reflecting comprehensive policy support.
The BLT Patent & Law Firm Research Center stated that “green livestock technology will present new opportunities for companies in addressing the climate crisis.” It further emphasized that “securing intellectual property rights for technologies that reduce methane emissions from livestock will be a highly effective strategy.”
As of 2024, BLT Patent & Law Firm has been selected as a partner by more than 2,000 innovative startups, supporting corporate growth and success through IP acquisition, strategy development, investment attraction, and IP-based business support such as technology-special listings.
#GlobalWarming #CarbonReduction #ClimateCrisis #Decarbonization #GreenLivestock #ESG #MetechHoldings #UlikeKorea #GreenGrowth