Syngenta Sustainability Profile
Syngenta Group, a leading global agribusiness, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2000, Syngenta has established itself as a key player in the agricultural industry, focusing on crop protection, seeds, and biotechnology. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions that enhance crop yield and sustainability, including advanced seed varieties and cutting-edge pest management products. With a commitment to sustainable agriculture, Syngenta has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for its research and development efforts. The company’s unique offerings, such as integrated pest management systems and high-performance seeds, position it as a market leader, dedicated to addressing the challenges of food security and environmental stewardship.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the P- Fertiliser Production 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
Syngenta's score of 22 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Syngenta, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Syngenta Group (Nl) B.V., which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Despite the lack of specific emissions data, Syngenta is engaged in various climate initiatives. However, there are no documented reduction targets or commitments available at this time. The absence of specific targets may reflect a broader industry context where many agricultural companies are still developing comprehensive strategies to address climate change. As a subsidiary, Syngenta may align its climate strategies with those of its parent organisation, but specific details on cascading targets or initiatives from Syngenta Group (Nl) B.V. are not provided. Overall, while Syngenta's current emissions data and reduction targets are not disclosed, the company is part of an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and climate action.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 388,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 324,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,960,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Syngenta's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Syngenta's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 35% last year and increased by approximately 63% since 2020, 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 81% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Syngenta'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.
Syngenta has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
