Cargill Limited Sustainability Profile
Cargill Limited, a prominent player in the global agribusiness sector, is headquartered in Canada (CA) and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 1865, Cargill has evolved into a leader in food production, agriculture, and nutrition, with a commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. The company’s core offerings include grain trading, animal nutrition, and food ingredients, distinguished by their focus on quality and sustainability. Cargill's market position is bolstered by its extensive supply chain and a reputation for reliability, making it a trusted partner for farmers and food manufacturers alike. With a rich history of milestones, Cargill continues to shape the future of agriculture and food production, driving advancements that benefit both the industry and the environment.
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Mean score of companies in the General Crop Farming 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.
Industry Benchmark
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Cargill Limited, headquartered in Canada, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Cargill, Incorporated, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Cargill, Incorporated has established various climate initiatives, including targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Cargill Limited are not detailed in the available data. As part of its corporate family, Cargill Limited's climate commitments may align with broader strategies implemented by Cargill, Incorporated, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The absence of specific emissions data highlights the need for transparency and accountability in corporate climate strategies.
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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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Cargill Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Cargill Limited'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 Limited'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 Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
