Syngenta
Syngenta AG, a leading global agribusiness company headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is dedicated to sustainable agriculture and enhancing crop productivity. Founded in 2000, Syngenta has established itself as a key player in the agricultural sector, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in crop protection, seeds, and biotechnology, Syngenta offers innovative solutions that address the challenges faced by farmers worldwide. Their unique portfolio includes advanced herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, as well as high-yielding seed varieties tailored to diverse climates and conditions. With a strong commitment to research and development, Syngenta has achieved notable milestones, including numerous industry awards for its sustainable practices. The company’s market position is reinforced by its dedication to improving food security and environmental stewardship, making it a trusted partner for farmers globally.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Syngenta'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Syngenta's score of 24 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Syngenta's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Syngenta reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15,217,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 394,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 210,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 14,612,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a continued commitment to addressing climate change within the agricultural sector. Syngenta has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 68% per value added by 2030, using 2016 as the baseline year. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions (1, 2, and 3) and aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which categorises their goals as consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. In previous years, Syngenta's emissions were substantial, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 11,684,000,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at about 9,790,000,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working to improve its emissions intensity, with reported figures indicating a focus on reducing emissions relative to sales. Overall, Syngenta's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, aiming to significantly lower its carbon footprint while contributing to global efforts against climate change.
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Get Started| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 521,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 330,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Syngenta is committed to some 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.
