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 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. This marks a notable increase from 2022, when 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. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. Their emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are solely from American Vanguard Corporation. The reported GHG intensity for 2023 stands at approximately 250 kg CO2e per metric ton of product, while energy intensity is about 2,600 gigajoules per metric ton of product. In comparison, the GHG intensity for 2022 was around 160 kg CO2e per metric ton of product, with an energy intensity of approximately 1,800 gigajoules per metric ton of product. Overall, while American Vanguard Corporation has made strides in tracking and reporting emissions, the absence of reduction targets highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 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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American Vanguard Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
