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Food Product Manufacturing
US
updated 7 days ago

Cargill

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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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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Cargill's score of 54 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cargill's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cargill reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6,390,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, their emissions included 6,394,038,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,751,339,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of approximately 172,832,979,000 kg CO2e. Cargill has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 10% by 2025, using a 2017 baseline. Additionally, they target a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of product sold by 2030. Cargill has made notable progress, achieving a 15.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions as of 2023, surpassing their 10% goal. Their commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has approved their targets. The company is also focused on achieving net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. Cargill's emissions data is sourced directly from their operations, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company continues to enhance its sustainability efforts, reflecting a strong commitment to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.

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201620172021202220232024
Scope 1
90,679,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cargill's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Cargill is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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