- Scope 3 emissions from supply chain
- COVID-19 pandemic and related economic disruptions
Syngenta AG group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its October 1 to September 30, 2021 reporting, Syngenta AG group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.8M tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 370.0K tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 301.0K tonnes CO2e; Scope 3: 9.1M tonnes CO2e. 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
9.8M tonnes CO2e
October 1 to September 30, 2021
Renewable Energy
13%
of total energy
Water Usage
16.9K million cubic meters
October 1 to September 30, 2021
Waste
5.8M tonnes
October 1 to September 30, 2021
Energy Use
8.4K TJ
October 1 to September 30, 2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (October 1 to September 30, 2021)
| 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). | 370.0K tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 301.0K tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.1M tonnes CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| October 1 to September 30, 2021 | 9.8M tonnes CO2e |
| October 1 to September 30 | 1.5M tonnes CO2e |
| 2018 | 7.3 Mt CO2e/year |
| 2017-10 to 2018-09 | 919.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2014 | 1.7M 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 scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions
- Soil conservation and biodiversity enhancement projects benefited 7.5 million hectares and generated a carbon benefit potential of 3 million tonnes of CO2e
- Launched ELESTAL® insecticide, safe for pollinators and beneficial insects
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water intensity of operations by 20% by 2030
- Reduce waste intensity of operations by 20% by 2030
- Achieve IIR below 0.25
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the carbon intensity of operations by 50% by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable agricultureSustainable operationsPeopleBusiness integrity