Groupe Limagrain
Groupe Limagrain, a prominent player in the agricultural sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and South America. Founded in 1942, this cooperative group has established itself as a leader in the seed industry, focusing on the development and marketing of field seeds, vegetable seeds, and cereal products. With a commitment to innovation, Groupe Limagrain offers unique seed varieties that enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The company is renowned for its research and development efforts, which have led to significant advancements in crop genetics. As a key contributor to global food security, Groupe Limagrain continues to strengthen its market position, boasting notable achievements in both the vegetable and field seed markets.
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Groupe Limagrain's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Groupe Limagrain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,571,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 27,945,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 86,516,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2023, the company’s total emissions were significantly higher at approximately 1,848,889,000 kg CO2e, which included 64,856,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 27,590,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 391,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Groupe Limagrain has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting, also by FY2030 from the same baseline year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In terms of specific initiatives, Limagrain has introduced a new biofuel for 70% of its truck fleet, which has led to a reduction of over 70% in diesel consumption and a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions, equating to approximately 440 tonnes less CO2 emitted over one year. The company is also committed to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities. Overall, Groupe Limagrain's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change within the agricultural production sector.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 67,859,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 36,327,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 373,080,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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