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Andersons

Andersons, officially known as The Andersons, Inc., is a prominent player in the agricultural industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1947, the company has established itself as a leader in grain merchandising, plant nutrient distribution, and retail agronomy services, primarily operating across the Midwest and beyond. With a commitment to innovation, Andersons offers a diverse range of products, including fertilisers, crop protection solutions, and grain handling equipment. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with sustainable practices, setting them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their strong market position, Andersons has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded their operational footprint and enhanced service offerings.

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36

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Andersons's score of 36 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Andersons's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, The Andersons, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 498,389,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 143,536,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 854,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, resulting in a combined total of about 641,925,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were approximately 536,608,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 160,322,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 492,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, leading to a total of about 697,703,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, starting its journey in 2023. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a significant commitment to sustainability within the food production and agricultural sector. The Andersons, Inc. is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting across all disclosed scopes.

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Scope 1
531,333,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
162,607,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
393,000
000,000
000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Andersons's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Andersons is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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