American Vanguard Corporation
American Vanguard Corporation, often referred to as AVD, is a prominent player in the agricultural and specialty chemicals industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1969, the company has established a strong presence across North America and internationally, focusing on crop protection and soil health solutions. With a diverse portfolio that includes insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, American Vanguard is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company’s unique formulations and advanced technologies set it apart in a competitive market, enabling farmers to enhance productivity while minimising environmental impact. Over the years, American Vanguard has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider of agricultural solutions. Its dedication to research and development continues to drive growth and reinforce its reputation as a leader in the industry.
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American Vanguard Corporation's score of 18 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
American Vanguard Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, American Vanguard Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,200,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 11,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from 2022, where emissions totalled about 14,600,000 kg CO2e, with 5,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 20,900,000 kg CO2e, with 10,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The emissions for 2020 were about 14,100,000 kg CO2e, consisting of 2,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 11,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite these figures, American Vanguard Corporation has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for enhanced climate strategies within the organisation. The company’s GHG intensity has varied, with figures of 250.0 metric tons CO2e per metric ton of product in 2023, down from 240.0 in 2021 and 160.0 in 2022, indicating fluctuations in efficiency relative to production. Overall, while American Vanguard Corporation has made strides in tracking emissions, the lack of formal reduction targets highlights an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,900,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,200,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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American Vanguard Corporation is not committed to any 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.
