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Food Product Manufacturing
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updated 17 days ago

Andersons

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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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30

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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Andersons's score of 30 is higher than 61% 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 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at about 854,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a decrease from 2022, where total 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, alongside Scope 3 emissions of about 492,000 kg CO2e. The Andersons has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, initiating this journey in 2023. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to climate action. The company is actively working towards this goal, although specific near-term reduction targets have not been disclosed. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that The Andersons, Inc. independently reports its carbon footprint. The company operates within the food production sector, specifically agricultural production, and is based in the United States.

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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

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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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