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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Groupe Limagrain reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 91,714,570,000 kg CO2e, comprising 64,856,170,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,858,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 25,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. 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, the company is committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations, also by FY2030 from the same base year. The company has also established specific targets for its agricultural production, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maize, wheat, and soy by 41%, 34%, and 37% per ton of fresh weight, respectively, alongside a 30.3% reduction in remaining covered Scope 3 emissions by 2030. Furthermore, Limagrain is dedicated to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Groupe Limagrain's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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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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