Golden Agri-Resources Ltd (GAR), headquartered in Singapore, is a leading player in the palm oil industry, renowned for its sustainable practices and commitment to environmental stewardship. Founded in 1996, GAR has established a significant presence across Indonesia and other key regions, focusing on the cultivation, processing, and trading of palm oil products. The company’s core offerings include crude palm oil, palm kernel oil, and various derivatives, all produced with a strong emphasis on sustainability and traceability. GAR's unique approach to sustainable palm oil production has positioned it as a market leader, earning recognition for its efforts in promoting responsible sourcing and environmental conservation. With a robust supply chain and a commitment to innovation, Golden Agri-Resources continues to set benchmarks in the industry, contributing to both economic growth and ecological balance.
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In 2023, Golden Agri Resources (GAR), headquartered in Singapore, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,707,337,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,270,140,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 335,173,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 25,102,024,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, GAR's emissions were about 29,515,754,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 contributing 7,812,543,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 333,725,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 21,369,486,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions over the year. GAR has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they have consistently reported their emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in their environmental impact. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, although specific strategies or pledges have not been detailed. Overall, GAR's emissions data reflects the challenges faced by the palm oil industry in managing carbon outputs, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which often represent the largest share of total emissions for agricultural companies.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 133,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 170,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 37,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Golden Agri Resources Gar is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.