New report looks at egg sector's environmental footprint 12 May 2021 | The findings show that the largest contributor to emissions on a free range egg farm is bought-in feed A new report has highlighted where the bulk of the free range egg industry's carbon emissions are generated and how producers can make environmental gains. The study identifies practical management practices and capital investments that farmers can make to improve their footprint while also promoting business efficiency. The largest contributor to emissions on a free range egg farm is bought-in feed, which typically makes up more than 85% of an egg’s carbon footprint.