Cargill
Cargill, Incorporated, a global leader in the agribusiness sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1865, Cargill has evolved into a diversified multinational corporation, focusing on food production, agriculture, and nutrition. The company’s core offerings include grain trading, animal nutrition, and food ingredients, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. Cargill's market position is bolstered by its extensive supply chain and a strong emphasis on quality, making it a trusted partner for farmers and food manufacturers alike. With a rich history of milestones, Cargill continues to shape the future of food and agriculture, driving advancements that benefit both the industry and consumers globally.
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Cargill's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Cargill reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 69,276,530,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 6,927,653,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 3,778,914,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with approximately 172,706,398,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services alone. Cargill has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2025, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of product sold by 2030, also from a 2017 baseline. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that their goals are consistent with the global effort to limit warming to 2°C. Cargill's commitment to sustainability reflects its recognition of the critical role that the agricultural sector plays in climate change mitigation. The company continues to work towards these targets while enhancing its operational efficiency and sustainability practices.
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| 2017 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,221,659,747 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,799,665,137 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 168,084,620,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - |
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