- Safety performance did not meet expectations in 2023
- Increased severity and frequency of extreme weather events impacting supply chains
- Changes in policy or introduction of new policies potentially increasing operational costs
- Market demand changes affecting production and demand for sustainable commodities
- Transitioning from coal-fired cogeneration to lower-carbon energy sources
- Scaling regenerative agriculture practices
- Water shortages impacting facility operations
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Archer Daniels Midland Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 122.1 MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 12.6M tCO2e; Scope 2: 2.0M tCO2e; Scope 3: 107.5M tCO2e. 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
122.1 MT CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
6.4%
of total energy
Water Usage
298.0M m3
2023
Energy Use
53.5M MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 12.6M tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.0M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 107.5M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 122.1 MT CO2e |
| 2022 | 13.9M tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 16.6 million tCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
| 2020 | 17.3M tCO2e (2019); 15.7M tCO2e (2020) |
| 2018 | 17.4M MT CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2017 | 21.5M tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 14.7% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2019 baseline
- 7.7% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions from 2021 baseline
- 310,000 metric tons of CO2e reduction in Scope 3 footprint through regenerative agriculture
- 263,700 metric tons of CO2e sequestered through regenerative agriculture
- 4.2% reduction in water withdrawal from 2019 baseline
- 86.1% waste diverted from landfill
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2035
- Achieve 90% waste diversion from landfill by 2035
- 50% reduction in TRIR and LWIR from 2020 results by 2025
- 100% deforestation-free across all supply chains by 2025
- 100% conversion-free in defined high-risk areas, direct sourcing by 12/31/2025
📅 Medium-term
- 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 + 2 GHG emissions over 2019 baseline by 2035
- 25% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions over 2021 baseline by 2035
- 15% reduction in energy intensity over 2019 baseline by 2035
- 25% renewable and low-carbon energy out of total energy use by 2035
- 100% conversion-free in defined high-risk areas, indirect sourcing by 12/31/2027
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Feed the WorldProtect NatureEnrich Lives