Ceres
Ceres, Inc., commonly referred to as Ceres, is a leading agricultural biotechnology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1996, Ceres focuses on developing innovative solutions to enhance crop productivity and sustainability, primarily in the fields of bioenergy and agriculture. With significant operations across North America and partnerships globally, the company has made notable strides in harnessing advanced plant genetics and biotechnology. Ceres offers a range of core products and services, including proprietary seed traits and advanced breeding techniques that set them apart in the industry. Their commitment to improving crop resilience and yield has positioned them as a key player in the agricultural sector. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Ceres continues to achieve milestones that contribute to a more efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural landscape.
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Ceres's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ceres reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,875,000 kg CO2e, comprising 541,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,338,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 20,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions related to business travel. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 1,785,000 kg CO2e, with 510,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 25,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Ceres has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no documented initiatives aimed at reducing emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that Ceres, Inc. independently reports its emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data for all relevant scopes (1, 2, and 3) for the years 2022 to 2024, with a notable absence of Scope 1 data in 2022. Overall, Ceres's commitment to transparency in emissions reporting is evident, although further details on reduction strategies or targets would enhance their climate commitment profile.
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| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 411,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,226,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 17,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
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Ceres 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.
