Scotts Miracle-Gro Co

Common Name
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Agricultural Inputs
Employees
5,300
Ticker
SMG
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. is a leading manufacturer and seller of consumer lawn, garden, and pest control products. The company's primary function is to provide a wide array of goods designed to enhance ...

Scotts Miracle-Gro's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Scotts Miracle-Gro 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

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

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Verified Sources Behind Scotts Miracle-Gro’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 Scotts Miracle-Gro’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Scotts Miracle-Gro's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
a. Scotts Miracle-Gro's Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) 2024
b. Scotts Miracle-Gro's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2019
b. Scotts Miracle-Gro's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2019

Insights into Scotts Miracle-Gro's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Scotts Miracle-Gro amounted to 159,425 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Scotts Miracle-Gro increased by 11.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Scotts Miracle-Gro's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201820192020202120222023070 k140 k210 k280 ktCO2e-71%-16%-9%+44%+28%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Scotts Miracle-Gro's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Scotts Miracle-Gro were 105,661 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Scotts Miracle-Gro reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Scotts Miracle-Gro's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 59.48%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2022), Scotts Miracle-Gro's Scope 1 emissions increased by 27.64%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Scotts Miracle-Gro's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Scotts Miracle-Gro reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,764 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Scotts Miracle-Gro reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Scotts Miracle-Gro's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.59% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Scotts Miracle-Gro use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Scotts Miracle-Gro reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Scotts Miracle-Gro's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into Scotts Miracle-Gro’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Scotts Miracle-Gro reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 105,661 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,551 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 29.75 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Scotts Miracle-Gro's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)SWKoppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$MElement SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$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: 2023Scope 1: 315,438 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,427Scope 1 Intensity: 221.06 tCO2e/$MGreen PlainsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,205,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,296Scope 1 Intensity: 365.62 tCO2e/$MFMCYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,246Scope 1 Intensity: 17.19 tCO2e/$MSSSimpson ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,232Scope 1 Intensity: 1.65 tCO2e/$MKnife RiverYear: 2024Scope 1: 384,493 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,899Scope 1 Intensity: 132.63 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 351,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,170Scope 1 Intensity: 162.03 tCO2e/$MIngevityYear: 2021Scope 1: 252,925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,391Scope 1 Intensity: 181.76 tCO2e/$MCF Industries HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 17,800,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,631Scope 1 Intensity: 2,684.36 tCO2e/$MInnospecYear: 2023Scope 1: 53,899 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,949Scope 1 Intensity: 27.66 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 12.80 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2023Scope 1: 33,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,143Scope 1 Intensity: 10.62 tCO2e/$MMosaicYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,500,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,696Scope 1 Intensity: 255.55 tCO2e/$MWWWorthington SteelYear: 2025Scope 1: 97,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,093Scope 1 Intensity: 31.68 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2023Scope 1: 184,050 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 79.14 tCO2e/$MScotts Miracle-GroYear: 2023Scope 1: 105,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,551Scope 1 Intensity: 29.75 tCO2e/$M

How does Scotts Miracle-Gro's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Scotts Miracle-Gro reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 29.75 tCO₂e 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 Scotts Miracle-Gro rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Scotts Miracle-Gro ranked 8 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

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