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Ledesma

Ledesma, officially known as Ledesma S.A.A.I., is a prominent Argentine company headquartered in Jujuy, Argentina. Established in 1908, Ledesma has evolved into a key player in the agribusiness sector, primarily focusing on sugar production, paper manufacturing, and the cultivation of various crops. With a strong operational presence in the northwestern region of Argentina, Ledesma is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core products, including high-quality sugar and eco-friendly paper, are distinguished by their adherence to rigorous environmental standards. Ledesma has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a leader in the Argentine market while also expanding its influence in international markets. Its dedication to quality and sustainability has garnered recognition, making Ledesma a trusted name in the agribusiness industry.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Ledesma's score of 20 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ledesma's reported carbon emissions

Ledesma's carbon emissions data reveals a total of approximately 643,313 kg CO2e in 2007, with significant contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 588,743 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 6,544 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 48,026 kg CO2e. Emissions increased to about 679,999 kg CO2e in 2008, with Scope 1 emissions rising to approximately 634,796 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions were about 5,022 kg CO2e and 40,181 kg CO2e, respectively. In 2009, total emissions decreased slightly to around 643,641 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 593,325 kg CO2e. The trend continued with total emissions of about 684,374 kg CO2e in 2010, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 631,874 kg CO2e. As of 2022, Ledesma has not disclosed any emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or climate pledges. The company has reported some product-specific emissions, such as approximately 15.8 kg CO2e for Ledesma NAT Paper Roll and about 1.09 kg CO2e for Ledesma NAT Package of Sheets, but lacks comprehensive climate commitments or industry context regarding future emissions reduction strategies.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ledesma's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Ledesma is headquartered in AR, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ledesma 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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