- Sharp decline in prices for key agricultural raw materials (corn, oilseed rape, wheat).
- Falling yield prospects for winter crops in Western Europe due to high precipitation and disease/pest pressure.
- Persistent water scarcity in some regions of Eastern Europe and Spain.
- Climate phenomenon El Niño significantly impacted wheat and corn cultivation in Brazil.
- Intense competition in the North American corn market.
- Decline in demand for spinach seed in China.
- Negative perception of new breeding technologies among the general public.
- Statutory restrictions on pesticide use.
- Geopolitical tensions impacting business activities and growth plans in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
- Risks related to insufficient compliance with social standards in some markets.
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 48.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 excluding South America). By scope: Scope 1: 31.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 17.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.4M tCO2e/year. 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
48.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 excluding South America)
2023-2024
Renewable Energy
13% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
498.7K m3/year
2023-2024
Energy Use
777 TJ/year
2023-2024
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-2024)
| 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). | 31.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 17.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.4M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 5% to 48,379 tons of CO2e compared to 50,940 tons in the previous year (excluding South American locations sold).
- 58 out of 71 production sites implemented environmental scorecards (up from 56).
- Increased the number of crops with dedicated breeding programs to 27 (from 23).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Replace natural gas with biomethane in Germany by 2027.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Achieve 30% share of low-emission electricity generation by 2030.
- Expand use of digital solutions to >6 million hectares by 2030.
- Increase the ratio of female managers.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
- Increase the number of breeding programs to 27 by 2030.
- More than 40% of KWS’ varieties suitable for direct human consumption by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaterBiodiversity and EcosystemsInnovations for AgricultureOwn WorkforceLabor in the Value ChainBusiness Conduct