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Syngenta Group, headquartered in Switzerland, is a leading global player in the crops nec industry, specialising in crop protection, seeds, and digital agriculture solutions. Established in 2000, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across major agricultural regions worldwide. Its core offerings include innovative agrochemicals, high-yield seed varieties, and advanced digital tools designed to optimise crop productivity and sustainability.
Renowned for its commitment to scientific research and sustainable farming practices, Syngenta has earned a prominent position within the agricultural sector. The company’s focus on developing unique, effective products has contributed to its reputation as a trusted partner for farmers and agribusinesses globally. With a history of key milestones and ongoing innovation, Syngenta continues to shape the future of modern agriculture.
+7 vs industry average
Syngenta Group’s score of 22 is lower than 49% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
General Crop Farming is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The General Crop Farming industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Syngenta Group, a Swiss-headquartered company in the Crops nec industry, reported its most recent Scope 1 emissions for 2024 as approximately 2.5 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as approximately 2.25 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were about 2.37 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were about 2.37 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, Syngenta Group's total Scope 1 emissions were approximately 427 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 301 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 8.92 billion kg CO2e. This included significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 6.98 billion kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 583 million kg CO2e). In 2020, total Scope 1 emissions were about 440 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 324 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were around 8.79 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for roughly 7.31 billion kg CO2e.
Syngenta Group has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 38% by 2030, using a 2022 baseline. Furthermore, it has a target to reduce the carbon intensity of its entire operations by 68% based on value added by 2030, compared to a 2016 baseline. It's important to note that Syngenta Group's CDP data is cascaded from its parent company, China National Chemical Corporation Limited.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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