Key Takeaways:
- ADM surpasses 2024 regenerative agriculture goal by engaging over 5 million acres.
- Company achieved its 2025 goal one year early.
- Report highlights more than 1 million metric tons of reduced Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
- Partnerships with global brands such as Nestlé, PepsiCo, and The J.M. Smucker Co. featured.
- Efforts span six continents, emphasizing farmer-centric practices and supply chain collaboration.
ADM Highlights Milestone Progress
ADM has released its third annual report detailing progress in regenerative agriculture, noting that it surpassed its 2024 target of 3.5 million acres by enrolling more than 5 million acres into its program. The achievement also allowed the company to reach its 2025 goal one year ahead of schedule.
Greg Morris, Senior Vice President and President of Ag Services & Oilseeds at ADM, said the results demonstrate the value of partnerships across the agricultural supply chain. “Reaching our 2025 goal a year ahead of schedule is a milestone that reflects what’s possible when partners from farm to table work together,” he stated.
Environmental and Supply Chain Impact
The ADM report notes that its 2024 initiatives reduced Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by over 1 million metric tons, tripling reductions compared to 2023. Additionally, more than 363,000 metric tons of CO2e were sequestered through sustainable practices.
Case studies and data in the report highlight work across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Projects showcase how ADM partners with farmers, conservation experts, and technology providers to deliver measurable environmental and economic results.
Collaboration Across the Value Chain
ADM’s farmer-focused model offers education, financial incentives, and access to technical innovations, tailoring support to diverse farm operations. Partnerships extend across the supply chain, linking growers with technology providers and downstream companies. Major collaborators include The J.M. Smucker Co., Nestlé, and PepsiCo.
“ADM has been connected to the land and the farmers who care for it for more than 120 years, and we know healthy soil is the foundation of resilient agriculture,” Morris said.
Future Outlook for Regenerative Practices
ADM emphasized that its strategy will continue to prioritize measurable outcomes and scalable solutions to strengthen food security and agricultural resilience. With its global network and collaborative approach, the company aims to expand adoption of regenerative practices while supporting farmer profitability and long-term sustainability.
Read the full report here.
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