Key Takeaways
- FMC Corporation reported a 27% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to its 2021 baseline.
- Waste management programs led to a 6% decrease in waste generated.
- Sustainability initiatives helped achieve $6 million in cost savings.
- The company continues to develop new fungicides, microbial products, and pheromone-based technologies.
- The 2024 report highlights FMC Corporation’s ongoing integration of sustainability into core business functions.
FMC Corporation Details Sustainability Metrics in Annual Report
FMC Corporation (Profile) has published its 14th annual sustainability report, Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet., outlining performance indicators across climate, waste, and innovation metrics. The report highlights how sustainability practices are incorporated across the company’s business and operational strategies.
According to the company, energy efficiency projects and increased use of clean and renewable energy in 2024 contributed to a 27% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions, based on a 2021 baseline.
Waste-related initiatives, including onsite wastewater treatment and material recycling, resulted in a 6% decline in total waste generated during the reporting period.
Combined, these measures led to an estimated $6 million in reduced operating costs.
FMC Corporation Emphasizes Agricultural Research and Development
The report outlines ongoing developments in FMC Corporation’s research and development pipeline, which includes:
- New-mode-of-action fungicides
- Microbial and pheromone-based biological products
- Reformulated diamide insecticides
These technologies are designed to address crop protection challenges while aiming to reduce environmental impact, particularly regarding water use, soil health, and pollinator preservation.
FMC Corporation Aligns Operational Goals with Sustainability Targets
FMC Corporation reports that sustainability continues to be integrated across its supply chain, production, and product development. The 2024 report features updates on the company’s Climate Transition Plan and other ongoing initiatives to improve environmental performance while supporting its global agricultural portfolio.
“Sustainability is not only an environmental imperative, but also a business strategy,” said Thaisa Hugenneyer, executive vice president of integrated supply chain and chief sustainability officer. “Sustainable practices make us more efficient, cost-competitive, and resilient, allowing us to compete in an increasingly challenging environment.”
Read their complete sustainability report here.
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