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FMC Corp

Common Name
FMC
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
Employees
5,700
Ticker
FMC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
FMC Corporation is an American multinational manufacturing company that serves as a leading player in the agricultural sciences sector. It specializes in the development, production, and marketing of ...

FMC's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, FMC 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).

FMC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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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 FMC’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. FMC's Sustainability Report 2024
a. FMC's Sustainability Report 2024
b. FMC's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020
b. FMC's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2020

Insights into FMC's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofFMC amounted to132,000metric 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 FMCdecreased by 5.71%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

FMC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e+1%+23%-14%-8%-10%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are FMC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of FMC were 73,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has FMC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, FMC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), FMC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.88%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are FMC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, FMC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 48,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 59,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has FMC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, FMC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 15.51%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), FMC's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that FMC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does FMC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, FMC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

FMC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into FMC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, FMC reported 1,263,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of FMC includes a breakdown across 10of 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

FMC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240500 k1 M1.5 M2 MtCO2e+103%-1%-4%-24%-8%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are FMC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, FMC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,263,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 94.17%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.83%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has FMC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, FMC's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 35.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), FMC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that FMC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does FMC disclose?

In 2024, FMC reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of FMC's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to FMC's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 979,000 tCOâ‚‚e(77.5%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 108,400 tCOâ‚‚e(8.58%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 73,600 tCOâ‚‚e(5.83%)

FMC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(8.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(77.5%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(5.8%)

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

In 2024, FMC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 73,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,246 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

FMC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000500,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Koppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$MElement SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MHecla MiningYear: 2023Scope 1: 65,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 720Scope 1 Intensity: 90.73 tCO2e/$MCompass Minerals InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 223,532 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,117Scope 1 Intensity: 200.05 tCO2e/$MCortevaYear: 2024Scope 1: 354,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,908Scope 1 Intensity: 20.94 tCO2e/$MSSR MiningYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,190 tCO2eRevenue: $M 996Scope 1 Intensity: 210.11 tCO2e/$MGreen PlainsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,205,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,296Scope 1 Intensity: 365.62 tCO2e/$MHarley-DavidsonYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,810 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,836Scope 1 Intensity: 8.71 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 302,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,118Scope 1 Intensity: 142.57 tCO2e/$MHuntsmanYear: 2024Scope 1: 215,291 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,036Scope 1 Intensity: 35.67 tCO2e/$MCF Industries HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,800,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,936Scope 1 Intensity: 3,167.12 tCO2e/$MCelaneseYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,348,928 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,280Scope 1 Intensity: 228.49 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 919Scope 1 Intensity: 25.52 tCO2e/$MAdvanSixYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,890,546 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,518Scope 1 Intensity: 1,245.78 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,840Scope 1 Intensity: 13.59 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,240Scope 1 Intensity: 11.52 tCO2e/$MNucorYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,138,753 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,734Scope 1 Intensity: 134.66 tCO2e/$MMosaicYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,250,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,123Scope 1 Intensity: 292.19 tCO2e/$MMartin Marietta MaterialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,536Scope 1 Intensity: 443.70 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 88.31 tCO2e/$MScotts Miracle-GroYear: 2024Scope 1: 74,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,553Scope 1 Intensity: 20.96 tCO2e/$MFMCYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,246Scope 1 Intensity: 17.19 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, FMC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.19 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 105.02, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, FMC ranked 5 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places FMC among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into FMC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, FMC reported a total carbon footprint of 1,395,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.66% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to FMC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.23%.a

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