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Adecoagro

Adecoagro S.A., headquartered in Luxembourg, is a prominent player in the agribusiness sector, with significant operations across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Founded in 2002, the company has established itself as a leader in sustainable agriculture, focusing on the production of a diverse range of crops, including grains, oilseeds, and sugarcane, as well as dairy and renewable energy. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Adecoagro employs advanced agricultural practices that enhance productivity while minimising environmental impact. The company’s unique approach to integrated farming and its strategic investments in technology have positioned it favourably in the competitive agribusiness landscape. Notable achievements include recognition for its sustainable practices and contributions to local economies, solidifying Adecoagro's reputation as a responsible and forward-thinking industry leader.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Adecoagro's score of 32 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Adecoagro's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Adecoagro reported total carbon emissions of approximately 898,417,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 35,884,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 268,036,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Notably, Adecoagro achieved a significant reduction of about 34.7% in Scope 2 emissions from 2018 to 2019, demonstrating their commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. The company has been transparent in disclosing its emissions data and reduction initiatives, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability. With headquarters in Luxembourg (LU), Adecoagro continues to focus on sustainability and climate commitments, although specific future reduction targets or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments were not detailed in the available data.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
355,171,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
26,083,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Adecoagro's primary industry is Dairy products, which is high 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. This request for Adecoagro is in LU, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Adecoagro 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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