Cargill

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Cargill doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 38

Cargill has a DitchCarbon Score of 38 out of 100, indicating a lower performance in sustainability measures. This score suggests that Cargill’s carbon intensity is relatively high, reflecting a need for improvement in reducing emissions. The company may need to implement more effective strategies to enhance its sustainability and lower its carbon footprint.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Cargill is a company in the food industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of medium. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high

Cargill, located in the United States, benefits from a low carbon intensity rating in the region, indicating a positive impact on its sustainability efforts. The company’s operations in the US are thus likely to have a smaller carbon footprint due to the country’s overall lower carbon intensity.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

2.79%

...this company is doing 2.79% better in emissions than the industry average.

Cargill, founded in 1865 and headquartered in Minneapolis, operates within the food industry. As a global player, the company offers a diverse range of services including food, agriculture, financial, and industrial products. With a workforce of 150,000 employees across 70 countries, Cargill is dedicated to sustainable practices and enhancing community well-being.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Cargill

Cargill should consider implementing fuel switching strategies in their transportation and operations to capitalize on the potential 15% reduction in Scope 1 emissions.

Good news, Cargill has set science-based climate targets

Cargill has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations, aligning with the global effort to limit temperature rise to 2°C. This involves implementing strategies to cut emissions across all direct and indirect activities associated with their business.
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