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Ceres

Ceres Inc., commonly referred to as Ceres, is a prominent player in the biotechnology industry, headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in agricultural biotechnology, focusing on the development of innovative solutions for crop enhancement and sustainability. Ceres offers a range of unique products and services, including advanced seed traits and genetic technologies that improve crop resilience and yield. Their commitment to research and development has led to significant milestones, positioning them as a key contributor to sustainable agriculture. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia and beyond, Ceres continues to make strides in the market, recognised for its pioneering approaches and contributions to the agricultural sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ceres's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Ceres's score of 3 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ceres's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ceres reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,201,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 3 emissions. The breakdown of these emissions includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 9,793,000 kg CO2e), capital goods (approximately 127,000 kg CO2e), and business travel (around 55,300 kg CO2e). Other notable sources include employee commute (about 51,800 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 162,000 kg CO2e). Currently, Ceres has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in addressing their carbon footprint. As the company continues to navigate its environmental impact, the focus on Scope 3 emissions highlights the importance of supply chain management and operational efficiency in achieving sustainability goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ceres's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low 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. Ceres is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ceres is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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