- Climate change impacts on agricultural productivity
- Water resource depletion
- Herbicide resistance in rice
- Accurately measuring Scope 3 emissions
- Supply chain disruptions
FMC Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, FMC Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.6M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 81.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 54.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.5M 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
1.6M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
19% of total energy use
of total energy
Waste
40.0K (hazardous) + 19690 (non-hazardous) tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.5M 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). | 81.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 54.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.5M tCO2e/year |
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 | 1.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 2.2M tCO2e (Market Based) |
| 2021 | 165.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 151.95 Kilo tonne CO2e (Location-Based); 150.61 Kilo tonne CO2e (Market-Based) |
| 2019 | 152.8K 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 greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 18% since 2021 and Scope 3 emissions by 27%
- Beneficially reused 45,000 metric tons of waste
- Improved water efficiency by 25% at high-risk sites
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scopes 1 & 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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