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Vilmorin

Vilmorin & Cie, a prominent player in the global seed industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1743, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and growth, establishing itself as a leader in the breeding and production of vegetable and field seeds. Vilmorin's core offerings include a diverse range of high-quality seeds tailored for various agricultural needs, distinguished by their exceptional genetic traits and adaptability. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable agriculture, contributing to food security and environmental stewardship. With a strong market position, Vilmorin has achieved notable milestones, including strategic partnerships and advancements in seed technology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the agricultural sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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25

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22

Industry Benchmark

Vilmorin's score of 25 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vilmorin's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Vilmorin reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,507,508 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 38,486,596 kg CO2e, which encompasses mobile combustion and fugitive emissions, and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 21,722,223 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. In 2021, the company's total emissions were about 56,148,065 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 11,471,873 kg CO2e from mobile combustion and 4,280,325 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, alongside Scope 2 emissions of about 21,691,366 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2020, Vilmorin's total emissions reached around 59,176,412 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 14,121,264 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 22,128,383 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Vilmorin has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.

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22,128,383
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vilmorin's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Vilmorin is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Vilmorin is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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