Key Takeaways:
- Pyxus International earns an “A” rating in CDP’s 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment
- The company recognized for strong climate-focused supplier engagement practices
- CDP’s assessment examines governance, scope 3 emissions, target-setting, and value chain collaboration
- Pyxus cites grower training and adaptation to climate change as key drivers
- This marks the second consecutive year Pyxus has achieved leadership status
Pyxus International Recognized for Supply Chain Climate Leadership
CDP Ranks Pyxus Among Top Global Performers
Pyxus International, Inc. (OTCID: PYYX), a global value-added agricultural company headquartered in Morrisville, N.C., has been named a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, a nonprofit organization focused on environmental disclosure. This distinction places Pyxus among the top-performing companies globally on climate-related supplier engagement, earning it an “A” rating on CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) Leaderboard for the second year in a row.
CDP’s SEA evaluates how well companies are engaging with suppliers on climate change issues, recognizing those that drive emissions reductions and environmental improvements across their value chains.
Strong Focus on Scope 3 Emissions and Grower Education
Engaging Growers to Reduce Climate Impacts
According to Pyxus President and CEO Pieter Sikkel, the company’s close relationship with its network of contracted growers plays a key role in its climate strategy. “Our ability to educate, demonstrate and train growers on updated agronomic best practices and climate change adaptation has an essential link to the reduction of our Company’s indirect greenhouse gas emissions,” said Sikkel.
Scope 3 emissions, those generated throughout a company’s value chain, are a central focus of CDP’s assessment. Pyxus’ efforts to build awareness and capabilities among its suppliers have contributed significantly to its SEA ranking.
CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment: What It Measures
Evaluating Governance, Targets, and Value Chain Action
CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment scores companies based on their responses to the nonprofit’s annual climate change questionnaire. The assessment specifically looks at:
- Governance structures related to climate oversight
- Target-setting and emission reduction goals
- Scope 3 emissions tracking and management
- Supplier and value chain engagement initiatives
Companies receiving an “A” rating demonstrate strong performance across these categories and a commitment to extending climate action beyond their direct operations.
Pyxus’ Continued Commitment to Sustainability
This recognition reinforces Pyxus International’s broader environmental goals and efforts to embed sustainability throughout its operations and partnerships. As the agricultural sector increasingly prioritizes climate resilience and emissions transparency, Pyxus’ performance in supplier engagement signals continued momentum toward long-term environmental impact reduction.
By earning leadership status from CDP for a second consecutive year, Pyxus International affirms its role as a participant in global climate efforts and an advocate for sustainable agricultural practices.
