Groupe Limagrain
Groupe Limagrain, a prominent player in the agricultural sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and South America. Founded in 1942, this cooperative group has established itself as a leader in the seed industry, focusing on the development and marketing of field seeds, vegetable seeds, and cereal products. With a commitment to innovation, Groupe Limagrain offers unique seed varieties that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company is renowned for its research and development efforts, which have led to significant advancements in crop genetics. As a key contributor to global food security, Groupe Limagrain continues to strengthen its market position, boasting notable achievements in both the vegetable and field seed markets.
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Groupe Limagrain's score of 45 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Groupe Limagrain's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Groupe Limagrain reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 91,714,570 kg CO2e, comprising 64,856,170 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,858,400 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 25,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects their commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. Groupe Limagrain has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, they are committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and other operational aspects, also by FY2030. The company has also established specific targets for their agricultural production, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maize, wheat, and soy by 41%, 34%, and 37% per ton of fresh weight, respectively. Furthermore, they are committed to maintaining no deforestation across their primary deforestation-linked commodities. Groupe Limagrain's climate commitments align with industry standards and reflect their dedication to sustainable practices in the agricultural sector, contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 55,210,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,956,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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