The article features an interview with Dr. Nicole Bamber from the University of British Columbia (UBC), highlighting her research on the environmental footprint of Canadian pulses and her contribution of datasets to the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI) database. It details the collaborative process between academia and industry, the challenges of collecting primary data from farmers, and the use of lifecycle assessment (LCA) standards and models like ISO 14044/14040 and the Canadian HOLOS model. The article discusses the complexities of soil carbon accounting, the importance of industry engagement, and recommendations for improving GFLI’s data integration and methodology. It also emphasizes the value of university partnerships for high-quality data and encourages broader participation in GFLI’s initiatives to strengthen sustainability efforts in the feed sector
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