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Archer Daniels Midland Company, widely known as ADM, stands as a global leader in human and animal nutrition. Headquartered in the US, ADM operates extensively across the globe, transforming agricultural produce into a diverse portfolio of food, beverage, health, and wellness products.
Founded in 1902, ADM has a rich history in the soybean and other oilseed processing industry, evolving to become a pivotal player in the agricultural value chain. Their core business encompasses agricultural services and oilseeds, carbohydrate solutions, and nutrition, serving customers in over 200 countries.
ADM's unique strength lies in its integrated global supply chain and extensive processing capabilities, delivering essential ingredients, feed, and flavour solutions. As a prominent processor of oilseeds and grains, ADM plays a critical role in nourishing populations worldwide through sustainable and innovative practices.
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Adm’s score of 58 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
ADM, a US-based Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 128.4 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 12.6 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 1.94 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 114 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, ADM's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 128.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 12.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 2.15 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 114.1 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 12.6 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were 2.03 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were 107.5 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, ADM reported Scope 1 emissions of 13.5 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 2.13 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 118.1 billion kg CO2e. The total Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 were 15.2 billion kg CO2e.
ADM has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for an absolute reduction of 25% in its combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2035, against a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, ADM is targeting a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2035, against a 2021 baseline. ADM also announced an aspiration to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, committing to work with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align its sustainability targets with the 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming limit. While ADM previously held a "Committed" status with the SBTi, this commitment was removed in 2025.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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