- Agriculture's contribution to climate change and the challenges it poses for agriculture, farmers, and global food security.
- Transitioning away from high-carbon fuels in energy consumption.
- Managing air emissions from chemical manufacturing facilities.
- Reducing hazardous waste from crop protection manufacturing.
Syngenta Group Co. Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Syngenta Group Co. Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.7M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.4M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 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
4.7M tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
29.0M m3/year
2023
Waste
3.1M tons/year
2023
Energy Use
34.4K TJ/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). | 2.4M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.4M 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 | 4.7M tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 24.4 tCO2e (offset) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Implemented Heat Recovery System (HRS) project, reducing CO2 emissions by about 34 thousand tonnes.
- Reduced scope 2 emissions by 92 thousand tonnes compared to the previous year through renewable electricity sourcing and efficiency measures.
- 100 percent recycling rate of ferrous chloride at Taquari site in Brazil, cutting chemical landfill waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 38% by 2030 vs. 2022
- Injury and Illness Rate to be below 0.25 by 2025
- Fair labor program implemented in all seed production and processing countries by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Train 18 million farm workers per year on safe and responsible use of products by 2030
- Connect 100 million hectares of farmland to CROPWISE® digital platform by 2030
- Enable the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices across 50 million hectares by 2030
- 85% of seed production through regenerative agriculture practices by 2030
- Expand farmer service centers to 1000 by 2028
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change and greenhouse gasesRegenerative agriculture and soil healthRural prosperitySustainable operationsBiodiversity