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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.
+21 vs industry average
Syngenta AG’s score of 53 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Syngenta AG, a Switzerland-headquartered company in the Chemicals nec industry, reported its most recent emissions for 2025. Total emissions were approximately 13.58 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 340 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 136 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 13.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking at previous years, in 2024, total emissions were around 12.63 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 328 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 149 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 12.16 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 14.14 billion kg CO2e, including about 331 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 167 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 13.64 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. For 2022, total emissions were around 19.00 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 347 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 271 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 18.39 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, total emissions stood at approximately 9.79 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 419 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 301 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 9.07 billion kg CO2e.
Syngenta AG's climate commitments include a target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 38% by 2030, using a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, the company has Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 68% per value added by 2030, against a 2016 base year. This SBTi target applies to all scopes and is classified as "Well-below 2°C." Emissions data and initiatives are cascaded from its parent company, Syngenta Crop Protection AG.
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68% reduction in all scopes
Agriculture company Syngenta AG commits to reduce scopes 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 68% per value added by 2030 from a 2016 base year.
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68% reduction in Scope 2
Agriculture company Syngenta AG commits to reduce scopes 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 68% per value added by 2030 from a 2016 base year.
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68% reduction in scope 3 total
Agriculture company Syngenta AG commits to reduce scopes 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions 68% per value added by 2030 from a 2016 base year.
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