Groupe Limagrain
Groupe Limagrain, a prominent player in the agricultural sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and South America. Founded in 1942, this cooperative group has established itself as a leader in the seed industry, focusing on the development and marketing of field seeds, vegetable seeds, and cereal products. With a commitment to innovation, Groupe Limagrain offers unique seed varieties that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company is renowned for its research and development efforts, which have led to significant advancements in crop genetics. As a key contributor to global food security, Groupe Limagrain continues to strengthen its market position, boasting notable achievements in both the vegetable and field seed markets.
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Groupe Limagrain's score of 35 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Groupe Limagrain's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Groupe Limagrain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 91,714,570 kg CO2e, comprising 64,856,170 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 26,858,400 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 25,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. By FY2030, Limagrain aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Limagrain is also focused on reducing emissions associated with its agricultural practices, committing to a 41% reduction in maize emissions, 34% in wheat, and 37% in soy per ton of fresh weight by 2030. Furthermore, the company pledges to maintain no deforestation across its primary commodities linked to deforestation. Overall, Groupe Limagrain's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability and a dedication to reducing its environmental impact in the agricultural sector.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 55,210,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,956,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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