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Cargill, Inc., commonly referred to as Cargill, is a leading player in the all other grain farming industry, with its headquarters situated in the United States. Established in 1865, the company has grown to become a significant force in global agricultural markets, operating across various regions worldwide. Its core business areas include grain trading, crop production, and related agricultural services, distinguished by a focus on sustainable practices and innovative supply chain solutions.
With a long history of industry milestones, Cargill has built a reputation for delivering high-quality grain products and services that meet the demands of global food systems. Its market position is reinforced by extensive operational networks and a commitment to food security, making it a notable leader in the agricultural sector.
+20 vs industry average
Cargill’s score of 28 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
All Other Grain Farming is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The All Other Grain Farming industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Cargill's latest reported emissions data shows that in 2025, the company's Scope 1 emissions were 6.66 billion kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 market-based emissions were 3.29 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, Cargill's Scope 1 emissions were 6.39 billion kg CO2e.
For 2023, Cargill reported a total of approximately 210.7 billion kg CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 6.39 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 3.75 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 200.5 billion kg CO2e. Key categories within Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (172.8 billion kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (15.6 billion kg CO2e).
Looking back to 2022, Cargill's total emissions were approximately 210.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 6.93 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at 3.78 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 199.9 billion kg CO2e.
Cargill has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved commitments to reduce its environmental impact. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2025, against a 2017 baseline. Additionally, Cargill is committed to reducing Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% per tonne of product sold by 2030, also against a 2017 baseline. As of 2023, Cargill has exceeded its Scope 1 and 2 reduction goal, achieving a 15.8% reduction in operational emissions against the 2017 baseline.
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10% reduction in Scope 2
Producers and distributors of agricultural products Cargill commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions 10% by 2025 from a 2017 bas…
2025
10% reduction in Scope 1
Producers and distributors of agricultural products Cargill commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions 10% by 2025 from a 2017 bas…
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