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SLC Agrícola S.A., widely known as SLC Agrícola, is a prominent Brazilian agricultural powerhouse headquartered in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Founded in 1977, the company specialises in large-scale, high-tech production of agricultural commodities across extensive landholdings throughout the nation.
A pioneer in modern Brazilian farming, SLC Agrícola is a leading producer of essential global commodities including soybeans, corn, and cotton. Its commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainable practices sets it apart, making it one of the largest and most technologically advanced agricultural enterprises in the country.
Notably, SLC Agrícola was the first agricultural company to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Brazil in 2007. This strategic position underscores its significant contribution to both national and international agricultural markets.
36
DitchCarbon score
+26 vs industry average
SLC Agrícola S.A.’s score of 36 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Waste Composting is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
1.588
20182025
The Food Waste Composting industry has reduced its overall emissions by 39% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
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SLC Agrícola S.A.'s reported carbon emissions
SLC Agrícola S.A., headquartered in BR and operating in the "Food waste for treatment: composting and land application" industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions for 2025.
In 2025, SLC Agrícola S.A.'s Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.095 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 6.728 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 1.672 billion kg CO2e. Key contributors to Scope 1 emissions included mobile combustion (128.537 million kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (23.268 million kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (22.313 million kg CO2e). For Scope 3, significant categories were purchased goods and services (1.533 billion kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (137.220 million kg CO2e).
Looking back, in 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.033 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 7.512 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 1.457 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 951.240 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 2.867 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 1.413 billion kg CO2e.
SLC Agrícola S.A. has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce the intensity of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by at least 25% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, there was a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 7% by 2023, also against a 2019 baseline (0.29 tonnes CO2e/tonne produced).
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SLC Agrícola S.A.’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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SLC Agrícola S.A.2 months ago
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