Cargill Sustainability Profile
Cargill, Incorporated, a global leader in the agribusiness sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1865, Cargill has evolved into a diversified multinational corporation, focusing on food production, agriculture, and nutrition. The company’s core offerings include grain trading, animal nutrition, and food ingredients, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. Cargill's market position is bolstered by its extensive supply chain and a strong emphasis on quality, making it a trusted partner for farmers and food manufacturers alike. With a rich history of milestones, Cargill continues to shape the future of food and agriculture, driving advancements that benefit both the industry and consumers globally.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Cargill's score of 59 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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Cargill's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Cargill reported approximately 6.7 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10% by 2025, using a 2017 baseline. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. As of 2023, Cargill has exceeded this goal, achieving a reduction of 15.8% in emissions from its operations. Cargill's emissions data for 2023 includes approximately 6.4 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, about 3.8 billion kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which total approximately 172.8 billion kg CO2e. The company has also committed to a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of product sold by 2030. Cargill's climate strategy is supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated its targets. The company is also focused on achieving net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. These commitments reflect Cargill's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 7,289,057,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,765,719,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 168,084,620,000 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Cargill's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Cargill's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 41% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 73% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Cargill's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Cargill has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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