ASR Group, officially known as ASR Group Sugar Holdings, is a leading player in the global sugar industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1998, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, the Caribbean, and Central America. Specialising in the production and marketing of sugar and sweetener products, ASR Group offers a diverse range of high-quality products, including cane sugar, liquid sugar, and specialty sweeteners. What sets ASR Group apart is its commitment to sustainability and innovation, ensuring that its products meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike. With a robust market position, ASR Group has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its footprint and enhanced its product offerings, solidifying its reputation as a trusted leader in the sugar industry.
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In 2024, ASR Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.9 billion kg CO2e, comprising 572,545,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 121,217,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 2,027,494,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 2.1 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 594,244,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 112,844,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 2,135,321,000 kg CO2e. ASR Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2040, and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. These targets are part of their broader decarbonisation strategy, which has been cascaded from their parent company, American Sugar Refining, Inc. The company is actively working towards these goals through operational efficiency improvements and investments in renewable energy. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in their ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce emissions across all scopes, with a focus on significant areas such as purchased goods and services, which constitute a large portion of their Scope 3 emissions.
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| 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 38,709.57 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
ASR Group's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased significantly since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 75% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
ASR Group has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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