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 2024, Cargill reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 6,390,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a decrease from 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were about 6,927,653,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Cargill also disclosed Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,751,339,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 3,920,307,000 kg CO2e (location-based), alongside significant Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 172,832,979,000 kg CO2e. Cargill has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (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, also against a 2017 baseline. As of 2023, Cargill has exceeded its initial goal, achieving a 15.8% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. 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 partners to develop a GHG reduction roadmap aligned with its science-based targets, which have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Overall, Cargill's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its ongoing efforts to reduce emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2017 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,289,057,000 | 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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