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Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience, a leading global agricultural company headquartered in the United States, was established in 2019 following the spin-off from DowDuPont. With a strong presence in North America, South America, and Europe, Corteva focuses on providing innovative solutions in the agriculture sector. The company excels in crop protection, seed technology, and digital agriculture, offering a diverse range of products that enhance productivity and sustainability. Corteva's unique approach combines advanced research and development with a commitment to environmental stewardship, positioning it as a key player in the industry. Notable achievements include the launch of cutting-edge seed varieties and crop protection products that cater to the evolving needs of farmers worldwide. As a trusted partner in agriculture, Corteva continues to drive progress and innovation, ensuring food security for future generations.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Corteva Agriscience's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Corteva Agriscience's score of 39 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Corteva Agriscience's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Corteva Agriscience reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,190,199,900 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 370,453,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 561,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 5,619,019,900 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were 424,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 577,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Corteva's total emissions were approximately 8,297,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at 1,001,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have been removed or expired. As of June 2023, Corteva is a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, indicating a commitment to align with climate science, but it has not set a net-zero target. Corteva's emissions intensity ratio for Scope 1 and 2 is approximately 0.059 kg CO2e per USD of revenue, reflecting its ongoing efforts to manage emissions relative to its financial performance. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices within the chemicals sector, focusing on reducing its environmental impact while navigating the complexities of its supply chain emissions.

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Scope 1
386,000,000
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Scope 2
609,000,000
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Scope 3
7,047,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Corteva Agriscience's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Corteva Agriscience is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Corteva Agriscience 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.

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

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