Kernel Sustainability Profile
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 41 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Kernel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kernel, headquartered in Ukraine, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 194,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 150,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 2,314,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services (934,700,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (1,262,400,000 kg CO2e). Kernel has set ambitious climate commitments, particularly through its Poltavsky Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant, which aims to develop a Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) GHG emission reduction target by 2025. This initiative marks Kernel as the first company in the Ukrainian food industry to join the SBTi. The company anticipates that the commissioning of seven cogeneration heat and power units, with a combined capacity of 94 MW, will lead to a reduction of over 700,000 tonnes CO2e in emissions once operational. The emissions data for Kernel is cascaded from its parent company, Kernel Holding S.A., which provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's carbon footprint and reduction strategies. Kernel's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its focus on renewable energy projects aimed at achieving net-zero emissions in the near term for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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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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Kernel's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Kernel's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 57% last year and decreased by approximately 25% 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 "Downstream Transportation & Distribution" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Kernel's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Kernel has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
