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Food Product Manufacturing
IE
updated 13 days ago

Origin Enterprises Sustainability Profile

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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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66

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Origin Enterprises's score of 66 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Origin Enterprises's reported carbon emissions

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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201720182019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
18,363,000
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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
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-
0,000,000,000
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-
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Origin Enterprises's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Origin Enterprises's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Origin Enterprises's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Origin Enterprises is in IE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Origin Enterprises's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
55%
Use of Sold Products
37%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Investments
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Origin Enterprises'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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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