John Deere
John Deere, officially known as Deere & Company, is a leading player in the agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment industry. Headquartered in Moline, Illinois, USA, the company has a significant operational presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1837, John Deere has a rich history marked by innovation, including the introduction of the first steel plow, which revolutionised farming practices. The company is renowned for its core products, including tractors, harvesters, and precision agriculture technologies, which are distinguished by their durability and advanced engineering. John Deere's commitment to sustainability and efficiency has solidified its position as a market leader, consistently ranking among the top manufacturers in the agricultural sector. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on customer satisfaction, John Deere continues to shape the future of farming and construction worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does John Deere's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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John Deere's score of 73 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
John Deere's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, John Deere reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 690,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 410,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 280,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with about 89,120,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to the use of sold products and approximately 97,383,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. John Deere has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, John Deere's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to sustainability, focusing on significant emissions reductions across all relevant scopes.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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John Deere is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
