- Challenging market conditions in 2023
- Supply chain disruptions
- Escalating weed resistance to herbicides
- Regulatory changes leading to the prohibition of active ingredients
ADAMA Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 333.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 885.3K 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.
Renewable Energy
10.5%
of total energy
Water Usage
9.7M m³
2023
Waste
101.3K tons
2023
Energy Use
10.4K TJ
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). | 333.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 885.3K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.4M tCO2e |
| 2021 | 276.1K (tCO2e/year) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 14% reduction in absolute carbon footprint vs. 2022, while maintaining carbon footprint intensity at the same level
- 10.5% of our energy is from renewable energy sources
- ~12% decrease in water consumption and a 7% reduction in wastewater discharge vs. 2022
- 30% reduction in hazardous waste generation
- 48% of hazardous waste is recycled
- 342M USD invested in environmental upgrades during the past 3 years
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2024 (2019 baseline)
- Increase reporting of unsafe conditions and near misses by 10% over 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Average 5% annual reduction of carbon emissions in scope 1 and 2 to align with the 1.5° Paris Agreement by 2030
- Significantly increase our sales of “Sustainability Leading” products, including Biologicals by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Implement a global volunteering framework to ensure each ADAMA employee volunteers at least once a year by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Products - sustainability, quality, high efficiency, safety, and innovationEnvironmental sustainabilityResponsible supply chainFarmers’ empowermentEthical business conductEmployees - DEI, empowerment, and developmentCommunity relations and employee engagement