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Bayer Cropscience Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Bayer CropScience Inc., a subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a leading player in the agricultural industry, headquartered in California. Established in the early 20th century, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on innovative solutions for crop protection, seeds, and biotechnology. With a strong presence in North America and other major agricultural regions, Bayer CropScience is dedicated to enhancing agricultural productivity while promoting sustainable practices. The company offers a diverse range of products, including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, distinguished by their advanced formulations and commitment to environmental stewardship. Bayer CropScience has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in genetically modified crops, positioning itself as a market leader in agricultural innovation. With a robust portfolio and a focus on research and development, Bayer CropScience continues to shape the future of farming.

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81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Bayer Cropscience Inc.'s score of 81 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bayer Cropscience Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Bayer Aktiengesellschaft

Bayer Cropscience Inc., headquartered in California, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, which cascades its climate commitments and targets down to its subsidiaries. Bayer Aktiengesellschaft has established various climate initiatives, including Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Bayer Cropscience Inc. have not been detailed. As part of its corporate family, Bayer Cropscience Inc. aligns with the broader sustainability goals set by Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, which includes commitments to reduce emissions across all scopes. The absence of specific data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and accountability in reporting emissions and climate actions. In summary, while Bayer Cropscience Inc. does not currently provide specific emissions data, it is part of a larger corporate structure that is actively engaged in climate commitments through its parent company, Bayer Aktiengesellschaft.

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How Carbon Intensive is Bayer Cropscience Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bayer Cropscience Inc.'s primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bayer Cropscience Inc.'s Location?

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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 Bayer Cropscience Inc. is in CA, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bayer Cropscience Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bayer Cropscience Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and increased significantly since 2004, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 72% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
8%
Capital Goods
5%
Waste Generated in Operations
4%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Business Travel
3%
Employee Commuting
2%

Bayer Cropscience Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Bayer Cropscience Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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