Cargill
Cargill, Incorporated, a global leader in the agribusiness sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1865, Cargill has evolved into a diversified multinational corporation, focusing on food production, agriculture, and nutrition. The company’s core offerings include grain trading, animal nutrition, and food ingredients, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. Cargill's market position is bolstered by its extensive supply chain and a strong emphasis on quality, making it a trusted partner for farmers and food manufacturers alike. With a rich history of milestones, Cargill continues to shape the future of food and agriculture, driving advancements that benefit both the industry and consumers globally.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cargill's score of 24 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cargill's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cargill, headquartered in the US, reported significant greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes. The company disclosed approximately 2,721,170,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 1,562,551,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were substantial, with a total of approximately 17,270,639,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from investments, purchased goods and services, and waste generated in operations. Cargill has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2025, using 2017 as the base year. Furthermore, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of product sold by 2030, also from a 2017 baseline. These targets encompass biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Cargill's commitment to sustainability reflects its recognition of the critical role that agricultural producers play in addressing climate change, and the company is actively working towards these goals to mitigate its environmental impact.
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| 2017 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,221,659,747 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,799,665,137 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 168,084,620,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - |
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Cargill is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
