Origin Enterprises plc, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is a leading agribusiness dedicated to providing innovative solutions across the agricultural sector. Founded in 2006, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including the UK, Ireland, and parts of Europe. Specialising in crop inputs, agronomy services, and digital farming solutions, Origin Enterprises stands out for its commitment to sustainability and efficiency. The company’s core offerings include high-quality seeds, fertilisers, and crop protection products, all designed to enhance agricultural productivity while minimising environmental impact. With a robust market position, Origin Enterprises has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its service capabilities. As a trusted partner for farmers and agronomists, Origin continues to drive innovation in the agribusiness industry, ensuring a sustainable future for agriculture.
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In 2025, Origin Enterprises reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,864,071,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 16,125,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion (about 12,291,000 kg CO2e), and 1,350,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 7,864,071,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 4,337,019,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 2,933,993,000 kg CO2e). Origin Enterprises has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 54.6% by FY2032, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 32.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and climate action, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint across all operational scopes.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,363,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,278,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Origin Enterprises's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 28% last year and decreased by approximately 17% since 2019, 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 55% 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.
Origin Enterprises 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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