Corteva Inc

Common Name
Corteva
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
Employees
22,000
Ticker
CTVA
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Corteva Inc. is a leading agricultural chemical and seed company that primarily focuses on developing solutions for the agricultural industry. With a strong commitment to enhancing food security and s...

Corteva's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Corteva 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).

However, Corteva has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Corteva’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Corteva’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Corteva's Impact Report 2024
a. Corteva's Impact Report 2024
b. Corteva's Verification report 2023
b. Corteva's Verification report 2023
c. Corteva's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2021
c. Corteva's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2021

Insights into Corteva's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Corteva amounted to 912,000 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 Corteva decreased by 2.11%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Corteva's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202320240100 k200 k300 k400 ktCO2e+4%-7%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Corteva's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Corteva were 354,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Corteva reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Corteva's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Corteva's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.44%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Corteva's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Corteva reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 558,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Corteva reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Corteva's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Corteva 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Corteva use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Corteva reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Corteva's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20202021202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Corteva's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Corteva reported 5,451,000 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 Corteva includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a

Corteva's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202020212023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-10%-2%-12%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Corteva's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Corteva reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,451,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Corteva reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Corteva's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 22.65%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Corteva's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b

Insights into Corteva’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Corteva reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 354,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,908 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 20.94 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Corteva's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000500,00010,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)WAlcoaYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,570,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,895Scope 1 Intensity: 1,308.95 tCO2e/$MRelianceYear: 2023Scope 1: 186,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,806Scope 1 Intensity: 12.56 tCO2e/$MEastman ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,526,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,210Scope 1 Intensity: 600.06 tCO2e/$MFranklin ResourcesYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,775 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,849Scope 1 Intensity: 1.37 tCO2e/$MVulcan MaterialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 898,159 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,782Scope 1 Intensity: 115.42 tCO2e/$MFMCYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,246Scope 1 Intensity: 17.19 tCO2e/$MNewmontYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,728,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,682Scope 1 Intensity: 146.02 tCO2e/$MCF Industries HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,800,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,631Scope 1 Intensity: 2,684.36 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MChemoursYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,572,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,027Scope 1 Intensity: 592.67 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2023Scope 1: 34,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 935Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 12.80 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2023Scope 1: 33,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,143Scope 1 Intensity: 10.62 tCO2e/$MNucorYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,138,753 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,734Scope 1 Intensity: 134.66 tCO2e/$MWestlakeYear: 2022Scope 1: 6,382,917 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,794Scope 1 Intensity: 404.14 tCO2e/$MMosaicYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,500,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,696Scope 1 Intensity: 255.55 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MWWWorthington SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 97,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,093Scope 1 Intensity: 31.68 tCO2e/$MDowYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,630,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,964Scope 1 Intensity: 619.82 tCO2e/$MMartin Marietta MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,536Scope 1 Intensity: 443.70 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2023Scope 1: 184,050 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 79.14 tCO2e/$MScotts Miracle-GroYear: 2023Scope 1: 105,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,551Scope 1 Intensity: 29.75 tCO2e/$MCortevaYear: 2024Scope 1: 354,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,908Scope 1 Intensity: 20.94 tCO2e/$M

How does Corteva's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Corteva reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 20.94 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 79.14 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Corteva rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Corteva ranked 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Corteva is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Corteva's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Corteva reported a total carbon footprint of 6,363,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.66% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Corteva's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 8.77%. a

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