- Severe drought impacting operations in Argentina and Uruguay, resulting in a 30% year-over-year reduction in crop and rice production
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Climate-related events impacting food and renewable energy production
- Fluctuations in production costs
Adecoagro S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Adecoagro S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 711.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 675.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 35.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 268.0K tCO2e/year (Brazil only). 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
711.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
88%
of total energy
Water Usage
504.5M m3/year
2023
Waste
24.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
28.5M GJ/year
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). | 675.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 35.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 268.0K tCO2e/year (Brazil only) |
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 | 711.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 329.3K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon intensity by 15% (vs 2022)
- Sequestered 223,222 tons of CO2e
- Sold 2 million carbon credits in Brazil (accumulated total)
- 74,000 hectares of cover crops to enhance regenerative agriculture
- Replaced 48% of chemical fertilizers with organic ones
- 88% of energy consumed is self-generated and renewable
- 100% of light vehicles powered by biomethane in Ivinhema
- 30% water savings in rice fields with precision levelling technology
- Recycled or recovered 48% of waste generated
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon intensity by 20% by 2030 (vs 2021)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate & Energy TransitionRegenerative AgricultureWater Resources ManagementBiodiversityDiversity and InclusionOccupational Health and SafetyCommunity DevelopmentGovernanceSupply Chain ResponsibilityFood Safety