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SOCFIN Group

SOCFIN Group, officially known as Société Financière des Caoutchoucs, is a prominent player in the agribusiness sector, specialising in the cultivation and processing of rubber and palm oil. Founded in 1909, the company has established its headquarters in Luxembourg, with significant operations across West and Central Africa, as well as Southeast Asia. With a commitment to sustainable practices, SOCFIN Group offers high-quality rubber and palm oil products, distinguished by their adherence to environmental and social standards. The company has achieved notable milestones, including certifications that underscore its dedication to sustainability. As a leader in the industry, SOCFIN Group is recognised for its innovative approaches and strong market position, contributing to the global demand for responsibly sourced agricultural products.

DitchCarbon Score

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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Mineral Mining 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

SOCFIN Group's score of 23 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SOCFIN Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SOCFIN Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 686.4 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 534.9 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Additionally, Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, accounted for around 4.0 million tonnes CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, totalled approximately 147.6 million tonnes CO2e. In 2022, SOCFIN Group's total emissions were about 20.7 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 24.2 million tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 0.6 million tonnes CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions for that year were reported as negative, indicating a potential reduction or offset in indirect emissions. Currently, SOCFIN Group has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, the company is likely to be focusing on improving its sustainability practices in line with industry standards and expectations.

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2023
Scope 1
24,227,000
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Scope 2
599,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-4,171,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SOCFIN Group's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is medium 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. SOCFIN Group is headquartered in LU, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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SOCFIN Group 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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