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.
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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, headquartered in Ukraine, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,476,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 279,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 136,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1,475,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets have not been publicly disclosed. Kernel's emissions data from previous years indicates a trend of increasing emissions, with total emissions recorded at 1,669,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 1,462,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target, but it has made near-term commitments to reduce emissions, particularly through its operations in the food and beverage processing sector. The GHG emissions intensity for Kernel's operations is approximately 330,000 kg CO2e per tonne of sunflower processed and 216,600 kg CO2e per tonne of corn harvested. These figures highlight the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its environmental impact. Overall, while Kernel has not set specific reduction targets, its commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting and operational practices.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 662,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | 73,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 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.
