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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 98% 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 641,925,000 kg CO2e, comprising 498,389,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 143,536,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 854,000 kg CO2e, primarily from business travel. This reflects a slight decrease in total emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were approximately 697,703,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 536,608,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 160,322,000 kg CO2e. The Andersons has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, starting their journey in 2023. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions, demonstrating their dedication to sustainability within the food production and agricultural sector. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its environmental performance.

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202120222023
Scope 1
531,333,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
162,607,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
393,000
000,000
000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

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. Andersons is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Andersons 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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