Groupe Limagrain, commonly referred to as Limagrain, is a prominent French cooperative group specialising in food products and agricultural research. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, the company operates across multiple regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia, reflecting its global reach. Founded in 1965, Limagrain has established itself as a leader in the seed and grain industry, with a focus on innovative crop solutions and food ingredients.
The company’s core activities encompass seed production, plant breeding, and the development of food products, notably in the cereal and grain sectors. Limagrain’s unique approach combines agricultural expertise with consumer-focused innovation, enabling it to maintain a strong market position. Recognised for its commitment to sustainable practices and research-driven growth, Limagrain continues to be a key player in the food products industry worldwide.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Groupe Limagrain's reported carbon emissions
Groupe Limagrain Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments
Headquartered in France, Groupe Limagrain, operating within the Food Products (nec) industry, is actively engaged in reducing its environmental impact.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data:
- 2023: Groupe Limagrain reported Scope 1 emissions of 64,856,172 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 26,858,395 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled 91,714,567 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data for 2023 was not disclosed.
- 2022: The company reported Scope 1 emissions of 69,925,317 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of 35,219,012 kg CO2e. Their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to 105,144,329 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were not disclosed for this year.
Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:
Groupe Limagrain has established ambitious climate targets, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- Scope 1 & 2 Emissions: The company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by Fiscal Year 2030, using FY2021 as the base year.
- Scope 3 Emissions: A reduction of 25% in absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions is targeted by FY2030, also from a FY2021 base year. This target encompasses emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, and employee commuting.
- Land-Related Emissions (FLAG): Specific targets for land-related emissions and removals have been set, including reductions for maize (41% per ton fresh weight), wheat (34% per ton fresh weight), and soy (37% per ton fresh weight). Additionally, remaining covered absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions are targeted for a 30.3% reduction by 2030. Limagrain also commits to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities.
- Fleet Transition: In a concrete step towards reducing emissions, Limagrain Coop introduced a new biofuel for 70% of its truck fleet. This initiative, using biofuel from traced French rapeseed, resulted in a reduction of over 70% in diesel consumption and a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions for the affected fleet between 2022 and 2023.
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Groupe Limagrain’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Limagrain commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Limagrain commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year.
2030
41% reduction in scope 3 total
Limagrain commits to reduce maïze FLAG GHG emissions 41% per ton fresh weight by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
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Climate initiatives
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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
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Data year: 2023
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