Syngenta AG, a leading global player in the chemicals nec industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2000, Syngenta has rapidly established itself as a key innovator in agricultural solutions, focusing on crop protection, seeds, and biotechnology.
The company’s core products include herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, which are designed to enhance crop yield and sustainability. Syngenta is renowned for its commitment to research and development, consistently delivering unique solutions that address the challenges faced by farmers worldwide.
With a strong market position, Syngenta has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in genetically modified crops and sustainable farming practices, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in agriculture.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 6% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Syngenta AG's reported carbon emissions
Syngenta AG, a chemicals company headquartered in Switzerland, has reported significant greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. For the reporting year 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 13.6 billion kg CO2e. This breaks down into Scope 1 emissions of about 340 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 136 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 13.1 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributor within Scope 3 is purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 9.3 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, Syngenta AG's total emissions were around 12.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 328 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 149 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 12.2 billion kg CO2e. Purchased goods and services remained the dominant Scope 3 category, at about 8.4 billion kg CO2e. The company's emissions for 2023 were approximately 14.1 billion kg CO2e in total, comprising 331 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 167 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 13.6 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3, with purchased goods and services representing the largest portion of Scope 3 at about 9.65 billion kg CO2e. Looking back, in 2022, Syngenta AG reported total emissions of approximately 19 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at about 347 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 271 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 18.4 billion kg CO2e. The significant Scope 3 emissions were primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which totalled around 13.4 billion kg CO2e. Syngenta AG is committed to ambitious climate action, evidenced by its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approval. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 68% per value added by 2030, using 2016 as the base year. These targets are classified as "Well-below 2°C", indicating alignment with efforts to limit global warming. The data for Syngenta AG is cascaded from Syngenta Crop Protection AG, its current subsidiary.
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