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General Crop Farming
US
updated 14 days ago

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.

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Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., commonly known as Pioneer, is a leading agricultural biotechnology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1926, Pioneer has established itself as a key player in the seed industry, particularly in the development of hybrid seeds for corn, soybeans, and other crops. With a strong presence in North America and significant operations in various global markets, Pioneer is renowned for its innovative research and development efforts. The company offers a diverse range of products, including genetically modified and non-GMO seeds, which are designed to enhance crop yield and resilience. Pioneer's commitment to sustainability and advanced agricultural practices has positioned it as a trusted partner for farmers worldwide. Notable achievements include its pioneering work in plant genetics and its role in advancing precision agriculture, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the agricultural sector.

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the General Crop Farming 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

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.'s score of 60 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Corteva, Inc.

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Corteva, Inc., which means that any emissions data or climate commitments would be cascaded from this parent organisation. Corteva, Inc. has established various climate initiatives, including Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) commitments and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. have not been detailed in the available information. As a subsidiary, Pioneer Hi-Bred is expected to align with Corteva's sustainability goals, which may include significant efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. Nonetheless, without specific data or targets outlined for Pioneer Hi-Bred, it is challenging to provide a comprehensive overview of their carbon emissions and climate commitments.

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Scope 1
386,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
609,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
7,047,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.'s primary industry is Crops nec, which is high 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. This request for Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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