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 64,856,170 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 26,858,400 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 25,257,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 91,714,570 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services were significant, amounting to approximately 105,778,000 kg CO2e. Groupe Limagrain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets include emissions from various activities such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and waste generated in operations. In terms of recent initiatives, Limagrain has introduced a new biofuel for 70% of its truck fleet, which has led to a reduction of over 70% in diesel consumption and a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions, equating to approximately 440 fewer tonnes of CO2 emissions over one year. Groupe Limagrain's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 73,496,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 35,219,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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