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.
+26 vs industry average
Groupe Limagrain’s score of 43 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Groupe Limagrain's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Groupe Limagrain reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 91.7 million kg CO2e, comprising 64.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 26.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations, also by FY2030 from the same baseline year. Groupe Limagrain has implemented significant initiatives to achieve these targets, including the introduction of a new biofuel for 70% of its truck fleet, which has led to a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions from diesel consumption. This initiative alone resulted in a decrease of approximately 440 tonnes CO2e. The company is committed to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities and has set specific reduction targets for its agricultural production, including a 41% reduction in maize emissions per ton of fresh weight by 2030. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Groupe Limagrain's dedication to sustainable practices in the agricultural sector.
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Groupe Limagrain’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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