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Fmc

FMC Corporation, commonly referred to as FMC, is a leading global agricultural sciences company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1883, FMC has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, South America, and Europe. The company primarily operates within the agricultural industry, focusing on crop protection, plant health, and pest control solutions. FMC is renowned for its innovative products, such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, which are designed to enhance crop yield and sustainability. With a commitment to research and development, FMC has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of cutting-edge technologies that set it apart from competitors. As a market leader, FMC continues to drive advancements in agricultural practices, contributing to food security and environmental stewardship worldwide.

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91

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Fmc's score of 91 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Fmc's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, FMC Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,384,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 73,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 48,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 1,263,200,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 1,506,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 81,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 54,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 1,371,000,000 kg CO2e. FMC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a net-zero target by 2035 across all scopes of emissions. The company has established interim reduction targets of 42% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 25% for Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, FMC aims for a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, alongside a similar target for Scope 3 emissions. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect FMC's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemicals sector.

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113,791,000
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210,370,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Fmc's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Fmc is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Fmc is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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