Syngenta AG
Syngenta AG, a leading global agribusiness company headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is dedicated to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Founded in 2000, Syngenta has established itself as a key player in the crop protection and seed sectors, operating in over 100 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on innovative solutions that include herbicides, insecticides, and high-quality seeds, catering to a diverse range of crops. Syngenta's commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements in agricultural technology, positioning it as a trusted partner for farmers worldwide. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Syngenta continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the global agricultural market.
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Syngenta AG's score of 31 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Syngenta AG's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Syngenta AG reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 4,767,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, and about 319,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions globally. The company also disclosed extensive Scope 3 emissions, which amounted to approximately 7,305,400,000 kg CO2e, encompassing various categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. Syngenta has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 68% per value added across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. In Switzerland, where Syngenta is headquartered, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 6,900,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 90,700,000 kg CO2e in 2020. These figures reflect the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint while striving towards its sustainability goals.
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| 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 476,700,000 |
| Scope 2 | 319,900,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,959,694,000 |
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Syngenta AG 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.
