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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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34

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 34 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, 143,536,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 854,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2022, where total emissions were about 697,703,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 536,608,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 160,322,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to sustainability by initiating a journey towards achieving Net Zero emissions by 2045, starting in 2023. This long-term target encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a strategic approach to climate action in the food production sector. The Andersons, Inc. continues to disclose its emissions data and reduction initiatives, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its environmental commitments.

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202120222023
Scope 1
531,333,000
000,000,000
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

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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