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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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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

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Groupe Limagrain's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Groupe Limagrain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 64,856,170 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 26,858,400 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 25,257,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 91,714,570 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 42% decrease in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Limagrain is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. To support these goals, Limagrain has implemented a new biofuel initiative for 70% of its truck fleet, which has already resulted in a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions, equating to approximately 440 tonnes CO2e. The company also aims to reduce emissions from its agricultural practices, targeting a 41% reduction in maize emissions, 34% in wheat, and 37% in soy per ton of fresh weight by 2030. Groupe Limagrain's climate commitments align with industry standards, reflecting a strong dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship. The company has also pledged to maintain no deforestation across its primary commodities linked to deforestation.

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Scope 1
55,210,000
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Scope 2
2,956,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Groupe Limagrain's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Groupe Limagrain is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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