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Agrana

Agrana Beteiligungs-AG, commonly known as Agrana, is a leading player in the global food and bio-based products industry, headquartered in Vienna, Austria (AT). Founded in 1984, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on three main business areas: sugar, starch, and fruit. Agrana is renowned for its high-quality products, including sugar from sugar beets, starches derived from corn and potatoes, and a diverse range of fruit preparations. The company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the market, enabling it to meet the evolving needs of its customers. With a robust market position, Agrana has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions and expansions, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the food industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Agrana's score of 38 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Agrana's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Agrana reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,260,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 373,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 236,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 4,260,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transportation, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Agrana has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and include land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Overall, Agrana's commitment to reducing their carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food production sector, particularly in agricultural production.

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Scope 1
591,000,000
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Scope 2
337,000,000
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Scope 3
4,468,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Agrana's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Agrana is headquartered in AT, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Agrana is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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