Louis Dreyfus
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a prominent player in the global agribusiness sector, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1851, LDC has evolved into a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The company focuses on key business areas such as trading, logistics, and processing of commodities, including grains, oilseeds, and coffee. LDC is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, which sets its products apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Louis Dreyfus Company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in supply chain efficiency and a robust network of partnerships. Its dedication to responsible sourcing and quality assurance further solidifies its reputation as a trusted name in the agribusiness industry.
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Louis Dreyfus's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 797,031,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 410,469,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached approximately 1,207,500,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 122,399,923,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant impact from upstream activities, particularly in purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 97,841,452,000 kg CO2e. LDC has set ambitious targets to reduce its global Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 33.6% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for emissions reduction. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Louis Dreyfus Company B.V., which is responsible for the overall performance metrics. The company is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives and aims to enhance its climate commitments in the coming years.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 122,505,288,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - |
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Louis Dreyfus is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
