Syngenta Group
Syngenta Group, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a leading global agribusiness dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a key player in the crop protection and seed sectors, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Syngenta's core offerings include innovative crop protection products, high-quality seeds, and advanced digital farming solutions, all designed to enhance agricultural productivity while promoting environmental stewardship. The company is renowned for its commitment to research and development, which has led to numerous breakthroughs in pest management and crop genetics. With a strong market position, Syngenta Group has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in biotechnology and sustainable farming practices, making it a trusted partner for farmers worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Syngenta Group'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.
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Syngenta Group's score of 24 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Syngenta Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Syngenta Group reported total emissions of approximately 4,756,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes about 2,251,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. For 2023, the total emissions were slightly lower at about 4,738,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at approximately 2,365,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Syngenta Group has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 38% by 2030, using a 2022 baseline. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to addressing its carbon footprint and contributing to climate action. The emissions data is cascaded from Syngenta Group, which operates as a current subsidiary under the corporate family of China National Chemical Corporation Limited. This relationship influences the company's sustainability initiatives and reporting practices. Overall, Syngenta Group's climate commitments and reduction targets align with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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| 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 2,365,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Syngenta Group is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
