In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 12,300,000a | 12,600,000b | 13,500,000c | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 2,150,000a | 2,030,000b | N/A | |
Location-Based | 2,070,000a | 1,990,000b | 2,130,000c | |
Total Scope 3 | 114,100,000a | 107,500,000b | 118,100,000c | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 143.8092a | 134.1353b | 132.9316c |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co amounted to 14,370,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co decreased by 1.51%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co were 12,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,150,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,070,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Since 2019, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 27.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported 114,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 114,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 91.48% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.52% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 12,300,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 85,530 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 143.81 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 143.81 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 31.37, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranked 20 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Archer-Daniels-Midland Co among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported a total carbon footprint of 128,470,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.23% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 9.57%.a