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General Crop Farming
IN
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Advanta Limited Sustainability Profile

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Advanta Limited, a prominent player in the agricultural sector, is headquartered in India and operates extensively across various regions, including Asia and Africa. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a leader in the seed industry, focusing on the development and distribution of high-quality hybrid seeds for crops such as cotton, maize, and vegetables. With a commitment to innovation, Advanta Limited offers unique products that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company’s advanced research and development capabilities have led to significant milestones, including the introduction of several high-yielding seed varieties. Recognised for its market position, Advanta Limited continues to contribute to the global agricultural landscape, empowering farmers with superior solutions tailored to their needs.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the General Crop Farming industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Advanta Limited's score of 55 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Advanta Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from UPL Limited

Advanta Limited, headquartered in India, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. The company is a current subsidiary of UPL Limited, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While Advanta Limited has not set its own reduction targets, it inherits climate initiatives and commitments from UPL Limited. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in emissions reduction efforts. Additionally, Advanta Limited aligns with broader climate pledges established by UPL Limited, although specific details on these commitments are not disclosed. As a subsidiary, Advanta Limited's climate strategy may be shaped by UPL Limited's overarching goals, which could include significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes. However, without specific data or targets from Advanta Limited itself, the details remain vague. The company is positioned within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and climate action, reflecting a growing trend among corporations to address their environmental impact.

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202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
746,438,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
177,696,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Advanta Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Advanta Limited's primary industry is General Crop Farming, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Advanta Limited's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Advanta Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Advanta Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Advanta Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 77% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
77%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Waste Generated in Operations
6%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
5%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Investments
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Advanta Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Advanta Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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