Syngenta Group Co. Ltd.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,700,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:2,373,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,365,000 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:34,439 TJ/year
Water Consumption:29,000,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:3,119,000 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Regenerative agriculture and soil health
- Rural prosperity
- Sustainable operations
- Biodiversity
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.
Social Achievements
- Recognized as one of the world’s top five leading employers and the top agriculture employer in the 2023 Science Careers Top Employers Survey.
- Invested USD 27.7 million in corporate community projects.
- Launched initiatives to reduce hand injuries at crop protection sites.
Governance Achievements
- Established Syngenta Group Code of Conduct.
- Implemented a new Driving Safety Strategy.
- Expanded Ethics Champion network to facilitate company-wide engagement.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Enable the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices across 50 million hectares by 2030
- 85% of seed production through regenerative agriculture practices by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- 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.
- Expand farmer service centers to 1000 by 2028
- Increase the income of served farmers vs. non-served farmers by 8% by 2028
- Through launch of innovative new programs for vegetable farmers, increase profit by 10% for participating smallholder customers by 2030
- Set Scope 3 emissions target, starting with Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Seeds by 2025
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 38% by 2030 vs. 2022
- Injury and Illness Rate to be below 0.25 by 2025 across all four business units.
- Fair labor program implemented in all seed production and processing countries by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- 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.
Mitigation Strategies
- Reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 38 percent by 2030 versus a 2022 baseline.
- Increasing use of renewable energy and procuring low-carbon intensity energy from external sources.
- Implementing stringent waste management protocols, focusing on waste minimization at the source and advancing chemical processing methods to reduce by-product generation.
- Implementing a new Driving Safety Strategy.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Undisclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Fostering ethical and responsible business conduct advancing responsible sourcing and operational practices.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Weather extremes, pest pressure, crop failures
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards 2021, CASS-ESG 5.0, Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (Revised edition)
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Biologicals, biostimulants
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 Science Careers Top Employers Survey