Cargill Sustainability Profile
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 2025, Cargill reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 6.66 billion kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions, as no Scope 2 or Scope 3 data was disclosed for that year. In 2024, the company recorded approximately 6.39 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. For 2023, Cargill's emissions included approximately 6.39 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, about 3.75 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and approximately 237.17 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3, leading to a total of approximately 247.31 billion kg CO2e. Cargill has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by at least 10% by 2025, using a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of product sold by 2030. As of 2023, Cargill has exceeded its goal, achieving a 15.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions against the 2017 baseline. Cargill's long-term goals include achieving net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. The company is actively working with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure its targets align with global climate goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,289,057,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,765,719,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 168,084,620,000 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Cargill's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Cargill's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 41% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Cargill'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.
Cargill has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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