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Becker Underwood Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Becker Underwood Inc., a leading name in the agricultural and horticultural sectors, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1982, the company has established itself as a key player in the development of innovative biological products and solutions. With a strong focus on enhancing crop productivity and sustainability, Becker Underwood operates primarily in North America and has expanded its reach into international markets. The company’s core offerings include seed treatments, biopesticides, and soil amendments, all designed to improve plant health and yield. What sets Becker Underwood apart is its commitment to research and development, ensuring that its products are both effective and environmentally friendly. Recognised for its contributions to sustainable agriculture, Becker Underwood continues to solidify its market position through strategic partnerships and a robust portfolio of unique solutions.

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38

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

Becker Underwood Inc.'s score of 38 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Becker Underwood Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from BASF SE

Becker Underwood Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. However, the company is part of a corporate family that includes BASF SE, from which it inherits relevant climate commitments and performance data. As a merged entity, Becker Underwood's climate initiatives are influenced by BASF SE's sustainability strategies. While no specific reduction targets or climate pledges are detailed for Becker Underwood, the overarching commitments from BASF SE may guide its environmental policies. BASF SE has been active in setting science-based targets and participating in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Climate Action 100+. In summary, while Becker Underwood Inc. does not provide its own emissions data or reduction targets, it is aligned with the climate commitments of BASF SE, reflecting a broader industry trend towards sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Becker Underwood Inc.'s Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Becker Underwood 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 Becker Underwood Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Becker Underwood Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Becker Underwood Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 22% last year and decreased by approximately 22% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
26%
Use of Sold Products
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Investments
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Capital Goods
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Becker Underwood 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.

Becker Underwood 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
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