Kernel
Kernel, officially known as Kernel LLC, is a prominent player in the agricultural technology sector, headquartered in Ukraine (UA). Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in grain and oilseed production, processing, and export, with significant operations across Eastern Europe and beyond. Kernel's core offerings include high-quality agricultural products, such as sunflower oil and grains, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest sunflower oil producers globally, which solidifies its market position. With a focus on modern farming techniques and efficient supply chain management, Kernel continues to drive advancements in the agribusiness industry, making it a key player in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Vegetable Oil Production 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.
Industry Benchmark
Kernel's score of 33 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kernel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kernel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,475,300,000 kg CO2e, comprising 279,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 136,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 1,475,300,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Kernel has shown fluctuations in emissions, with a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions from 1,224,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 1,296,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Kernel has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. However, the company continues to report its emissions data, which is essential for tracking progress in sustainability efforts. The absence of formal climate pledges or reduction targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, Kernel's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and actionable reduction strategies to align with industry standards and expectations.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 274,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 174,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kernel is not committed to any 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.
