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PGG Wrightson

PGG Wrightson Limited, headquartered in New Zealand, is a leading agribusiness company with a rich history dating back to 1851. Operating primarily in the agricultural sector, PGG Wrightson provides a comprehensive range of services and products, including seed, fertiliser, and livestock solutions, tailored to meet the diverse needs of farmers across the country. With a strong presence in key agricultural regions, the company has established itself as a trusted partner in New Zealand's farming community. PGG Wrightson is renowned for its innovative approach to agronomy and its commitment to sustainability, ensuring that its offerings not only enhance productivity but also support environmental stewardship. As a market leader, PGG Wrightson continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its position as a cornerstone of New Zealand's agricultural landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does PGG Wrightson's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

PGG Wrightson's score of 29 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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PGG Wrightson's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, PGG Wrightson reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,044,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,604,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 372,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity. This marked a decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 6,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 565,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a total of approximately 7,416,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a consistent reduction trend in its emissions over the years, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 7,446,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 6,784,000 kg CO2e in 2024. However, PGG Wrightson has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment in line with industry standards for climate action. Overall, PGG Wrightson's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to managing carbon outputs, although further commitments could enhance their sustainability profile in the agricultural sector.

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Scope 1
7,446,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. PGG Wrightson's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. PGG Wrightson is headquartered in NZ, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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PGG Wrightson 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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