Direct emissions
406,000
tCO2e
S
Syngenta Group
Explore carbon emissions data for Syngenta Group. Mycelium helps you review reported emissions, disclosure status, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 data, climate targets and sustainability information in one company profile.
This profile brings together available carbon emissions data for Syngenta Group, including reported figures, modelled estimates, disclosure documents and sustainability indicators, so you can review its emissions and compare its performance against similar companies. Read how we source and check this data.
Emissions
Carbon emissions
Total yearly emissions across all scopes
18,930,971 tCO2e (Market Based)
Scope 1
tCO2e
406,000
Scope 2 (Market Based)
tCO2e
195,000
Scope 3 total
tCO2e
18,329,971
Scope 3 reported
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
Provenance
Emissions
Factors
1,723,784
kgCO2e / £M
Supplier specific emission factors (kgCO2e / £M)
Modelled
Reported
Scope 1 + 2
Direct + purchased energy
54,725
54,725
Upstream
+ upstream Scope 3
1,315,857
1,303,380
Total
+ all Scope 3
1,723,784
1,397,623
Which figure should I use?
Use Modelled. It is the most complete view: any categories the company hasn't disclosed are filled with industry-typical estimates, so a transparent company isn't unfairly penalised against one that simply hasn't reported.
Reported counts only emissions the company has filed itself. A blank or low Reported cell doesn't mean those emissions don't exist, just that the company hasn't disclosed them.
When Reported sits close to Modelled, that is a positive signal. The company has disclosed most of its salient emissions and there's little gap for the model to fill. Even then, Modelled is the right figure to use for a like-for-like comparison across companies.
Sustainability
Snapshot
Based on reported data, retrieved with AI
- Syngenta Group reported 18,930,971 tCO₂e in 2024.
- Scope 3 accounted for 97% of emissions.
- Reported across 7 of 15 GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories.
- Scope 2 reported under the market based methodology.
According to available emissions disclosures, Syngenta Group reported total yearly emissions of 18,930,971 tCO₂e in 2024. Scope 3 emissions accounted for 97% of reported output, indicating supply chain activity, purchased goods and services, business travel, and wider operational dependencies were the most significant contributors to the company's carbon footprint.
The company achieved a Mycelium Score of 3.4, placing it below average for its sector for sustainability performance, and received a transparency score of 85.1, meaning they share solid detail across the main emissions areas.
Total Emissions across all scopes
18,930,971 tCO2e (Market Based)
Scope 1 emissions
Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls, such as fuel use, facilities and vehicles.
Scope 2 emissions
Indirect emissions from purchased energy, including electricity, heating and cooling.
Location based
–
tCO2eMarket based
195,000
tCO2eScope 3 emissions
Wider value chain emissions across the 15 GHG Protocol categories, from purchased goods and business travel to investments, where reported.
Cat 1
Purchased goods & services
11,684,000
tCO2eCat 2
Capital goods
239,000
tCO2eCat 3
Fuel & energy related activities
112,000
tCO2eCat 4
Upstream transportation & distribution
1,138,000
tCO2eCat 5
Waste generated in operations
540,000
tCO2eCat 6
Business travel
45,676
tCO2eCat 7
Employee commuting
45,676
tCO2eCat 8
Upstream leased assets
45,676
tCO2eCat 9
Downstream transportation & distribution
247,613
tCO2eCat 10
Processing of sold products
383,000
tCO2eCat 11
Use of sold products
1,670,785
tCO2eCat 12
End-of-life treatment of sold products
976,027
tCO2eCat 13
Downstream leased assets
2,404
tCO2eCat 14
Franchises
548,114
tCO2eCat 15
Investments
652,000
tCO2e8 values were derived via Mycelium's normalisation process rather than reported by the company. Cells marked “–” were not disclosed.
Climate targets
Science Based Targets initiative
Near-term target
Targets set (Well-below 2°C), target year 2030
Source: Science Based Targets initiative, Companies Taking Action.
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How scoring works
How the Mycelium Score is calculated
The Mycelium Score is out of 10. Up to 6.5 points reflect carbon intensity vs sector peers (emissions normalised against revenue). The remaining 3.5 reflect data quality: third-party verified, profile claimed by the company, and full disclosure across all reporting categories.
A higher score means lower carbon intensity than sector peers, backed by data that's third-party verified, claimed by the company, and fully disclosed. Syngenta Group's score sits at the top of this page and in the score panel.
How the Transparency Score is calculated
The Transparency Score measures how much of a company's key emissions data is publicly disclosed, graded from A (very high) down to F (very low). Crucially, it weights each gap by how material that bucket is for the company's industry, so an undisclosed category where the bulk of emissions sit hurts far more than a minor one.
For Syngenta Group, the single biggest gap is Use of sold products (Scope 3 Category 11). Mycelium estimates it accounts for around 9% of the company's total footprint, typically the largest source of emissions for a Materials company, yet it hasn't been disclosed. Leaving a bucket this large unreported is what's holding the transparency score down.
Other material categories Syngenta Group hasn't disclosed:
- End-of-life treatment of sold products (Scope 3 Category 12), around 5% of the estimated footprint
- Franchises (Scope 3 Category 14), around 3% of the estimated footprint
In total, roughly 17% of Syngenta Group's estimated emissions sit in categories it hasn't reported. Disclosing these would be the fastest way to raise the transparency score.
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Our white paper covers exactly how the Mycelium Score and Transparency Score are calculated, including the normalisation process and what earns a 10/10.
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Syngenta Group carbon emissions FAQs
What are Syngenta Group's carbon emissions?
In its 2024 reporting year, Syngenta Group disclosed total emissions of 18,930,971 tCO2e across all scopes. Scope 3 accounted for the largest share, around 97% of the total.
Does Syngenta Group report Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions?
For 2024, Syngenta Group's available disclosure covers Scope 1 (406,000 tCO2e), Scope 2 (195,000 tCO2e), Scope 3 across 7 of the 15 GHG Protocol categories. Figures not reported by the company are shown as modelled estimates and labelled as such.
How transparent is Syngenta Group's emissions reporting?
Syngenta Group has a Mycelium transparency score of 85.1 out of 100. The score weights each emissions category by how material it is for the company's industry, so it reflects whether the disclosures that matter most have been made.
Is Syngenta Group sustainable?
Mycelium measures sustainability through carbon emissions data rather than giving a yes or no verdict. Syngenta Group has a Mycelium Score of 3.4 out of 10, which reflects its emissions intensity against sector peers together with how transparent and well-verified its reporting is. The emissions figures, disclosure documents and climate targets on this page give the fuller picture.
Is Syngenta Group environmentally friendly?
Carbon emissions are one measurable part of environmental impact, and the part Mycelium tracks. Syngenta Group disclosed 18,930,971 tCO2e for 2024, and its Mycelium Score of 3.4 out of 10 shows how that performance compares with similar companies in its sector.
Learn more about our methodology and where this data comes from.
