Archer-Daniels-Midland Co
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
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.
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Operational Emissions
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
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co were 12,300,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
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
What are Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 2 emissions?
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
Has Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
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
What methodology does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Value Chain Emissions
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
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 3 emissions?
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
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co disclose?
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.
What are the main sources of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 95,000,000 tCO₂e (82.97%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 9,750,000 tCO₂e (8.52%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 7,480,000 tCO₂e (6.53%)
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Archer-Daniels-Midland Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
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
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
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 17.06, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Archer-Daniels-Midland Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co ranked 23 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
Insights into Archer-Daniels-Midland Co's Total Carbon Footprint
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