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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In 2024, Groupe Limagrain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,571,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 27,945,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 86,516,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 1,848,889,000 kg CO2e, which included 64,856,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 27,590,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 391,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Groupe Limagrain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting, also by FY2030 from the same baseline year. Notably, Limagrain has implemented a new biofuel initiative for 70% of its truck fleet, which has led to a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions, equating to approximately 440 tonnes CO2e, alongside a significant decrease in diesel consumption. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the agricultural production sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from Groupe Limagrain Holding SA, ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability goals.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 67,859,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 36,327,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 373,080,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - |
Groupe Limagrain's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 5% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Groupe Limagrain has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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