- Global challenges, especially the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, combined with local challenges, have tested and proven the resilience of Lavoro's business model.
- The pandemic disturbed the supply of inputs on a global scale, especially key categories such as herbicides.
- Russia's war situation against Ukraine impacted fertilizer supply (10-15% of total).
Lavoro Agro Holding S.A and Crop Care Holding S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-07 to 2022-06 reporting, Lavoro Agro Holding S.A and Crop Care Holding S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9K tCO2eq (2021). By scope: Scope 1: 2.6K tCO2eq (2021); Scope 2: 304.14 tCO2eq (2021). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
2.9K tCO2eq (2021)
2021-07 to 2022-06
Renewable Energy
85% (solar power in Minas Gerais)
of total energy
Water Usage
5.2K ML (2021-2022)
2021-07 to 2022-06
Waste
292.37 tons (non-hazardous) + 14.81 tons (hazardous) (2021-2022)
2021-07 to 2022-06
Energy Use
129.4K GJ (2021-2022)
2021-07 to 2022-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-07 to 2022-06)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.6K tCO2eq (2021) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 304.14 tCO2eq (2021) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Implementation of a traceability program for customers and suppliers, with recognition by means of the Lavoro Seal.
- Innovation in biological solutions, low carbon inputs, foliar fertilizers and organo-mineral fertilizers.
- Expand its private label portfolio with lower environmental impact (toxicity, packaging, CO2 emissions)
- Cut illegal deforestation down to zero in the value chain by 2025
- Reduce environmental impact through packaging, private label and reverse logistics strategies
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 100% compliance in environmental in all our operations by 2025
- Integrate social and environmental risks into the operational and financial risk matrix of the business by 2025
- Reduce the voluntary turnover rate by 10%
- Achieve zero accidents by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve market leadership in pesticides for agriculture by 2025
- Engage 100% of priority suppliers in Lavoro's Sustainability Policy by 2025
- Achieve at least 30% women on the Board by 2025
- Have women in at least 30% of the leadership positions by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Develop climate strategy by 2025 on a TCFD basis
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable agricultureBusiness ethics and integrityInnovation, quality and portfolio securityOccupational health and safetyResponsible credit policyFood safetyClimate change