Golden Agri-Resources Ltd (GAR), headquartered in Singapore, is a leading player in the palm oil industry, renowned for its sustainable practices and commitment to environmental stewardship. Founded in 1996, GAR has established a significant presence across Indonesia and other key regions, focusing on the cultivation, processing, and trading of palm oil products. The company’s core offerings include crude palm oil, palm kernel oil, and various derivatives, all produced with a strong emphasis on sustainability and traceability. GAR's unique approach to sustainable palm oil production has positioned it as a market leader, earning recognition for its efforts in promoting responsible sourcing and environmental conservation. With a robust supply chain and a commitment to innovation, Golden Agri-Resources continues to set benchmarks in the industry, contributing to both economic growth and ecological balance.
How does Golden Agri Resources Gar's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2023, Golden Agri Resources (GAR), headquartered in Singapore (SG), reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 32,707,337,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 7,270,140,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 335,173,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 25,102,024,000 kg CO2e. In China, GAR's emissions were approximately 7,256,987,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 308,441,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 7,565,428,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Despite the substantial emissions, GAR has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments. The company operates under the corporate family of Golden Agri-Resources Ltd, which influences its emissions reporting and performance metrics. GAR's emissions data reflects its operational scale and the challenges faced in the palm oil industry, where emissions from land use change and agricultural practices are significant. The company has not disclosed any specific climate pledges or initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, highlighting a potential area for future commitment and improvement in sustainability practices.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 133,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 170,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 37,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Golden Agri Resources Gar 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.