Archer Daniels Midland — full event log

ADM is no longer tracking safety performance against a 2020 baseline. Exploring new targets aligned with industry best practices and developing an incident severity index.

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ADM aims for 25% low-carbon energy use by 2035 (vs 7.5% in 2024). Low-carbon includes biofuels, nuclear, natural gas with CCS, low-carbon hydrogen/ammonia; renewable includes wind, hydro, solar. In 2024 ADM procured more than 681,000 MWh of renewable electricity and signed an agreement to install solar at the Decatur Global Research Center (online 2025, ~3,000 tCO2e/yr reduction). The planned Broadwing low-carbon steam and power plant in Decatur will supply low-carbon energy by 2029.

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In 2024 ADM procured more than 681,000 MWh of renewable electricity. ADM completed an agreement to install solar panels at its Global Research Center in Decatur, Illinois (online 2025, ~3,000 tCO2e/yr reduction). Low-carbon energy reached 7.5% of total energy in 2024, targeting 25% by 2035. Renewable sources include wind, hydro and solar; low-carbon includes biofuels, nuclear, natural gas with CCS, and low-carbon hydrogen/ammonia.

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Permitting and engineering commenced in 2024 for Broadwing, a planned low-carbon steam and electricity plant supplying ADM's Decatur Complex. Operational target 2029 with potential to reduce upwards of 2,700,000 tCO2e once fully operational.

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ADM participates in the Sea Cargo Charter for Ocean Freight and is U.S. EPA SmartWay Certified, deploying alternative fuel vehicles across its integrated global transportation network (2,600 barges, 31,950 rail cars, 23 ocean-going vessels). Targets Scope 3 Category 4 upstream transport emissions (7.48M tCO2e in 2024).

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ADM's regenerative agriculture program reached >5 million acres globally in 2024 (vs 3.5M acre 2024 goal), spanning North America (4.7M acres), EMEA (80,000), South America (85,000+), and APAC (90,000 in India). Reduced on-farm Scope 3 emissions by >1M tCO2e vs regional benchmarks and sequestered >363,000 tCO2. Supports Scope 3 reduction target.

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Program grew to 5 million acres globally, surpassing the 2024 goal of 3.5 million acres and achieving the 2025 goal a year early. Farmers reduced GHG by >1M tCO2e and sequestered >363,000 tCO2.

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ADM committed to eliminate deforestation from all supply chains by 31 Dec 2025 (accelerated from 2030). Uses traceability, satellite monitoring, mapping with USDA/FAO/National Geographic databases, and third-party verification. Targets land-use change emissions in Category 1 purchased goods (FLAG portion: 53.2M tCO2e in 2024).

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ADM captures CO2 from its Decatur ethanol fermentation process and permanently sequesters it underground via its CCS operation — 332,000 tCO2 sequestered in 2024 (vs 520K in 2019, 544K in 2023). A new project at the Columbus ethanol plant will deliver ~800,000 tCO2 annually to offsite sequestration starting 2026. Regenerative agriculture sequestered >363,000 tCO2 in soil in 2024, captured as a -363,000 tCO2e Category 1 land-based removal.

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ADM held 13 on-site Energy Treasure Hunts in 2024, identifying >850,000 MWh of potential energy reductions and $11.3M cost savings (75% with <2yr payback). Implemented projects expected to save >600,000 MWh per year, including Cedar Rapids upgrades (150,000 MWh), Erith UK DTDC replacement (17,000 MWh), Razgrad Bulgaria heat recovery (25,000 MWh). Energy intensity down 6.6% vs 2019 baseline.

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Apex Companies provided ISAE 3000 limited assurance over select environmental and safety data including GHG emissions Scopes 1, 2 (market and location), biogenic, and Scope 3 categories 1-5 and 10.

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ADM is no longer tracking safety performance against a 2020 baseline; exploring new targets aligned with industry best practices and developing an incident severity index.

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In March 2025, ADM recognized by Ethisphere as one of World's Most Ethical Companies, sixth consecutive year, one of only 10 honorees in Food, Beverage & Agriculture category.

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ADM's removals strategy is grounded in soil carbon sequestration through its regenerative agriculture program. In 2024 models showed sequestration of more than 363,000 metric tons CO2 across 5 million enrolled acres globally. ADM maintains a buffer of participating acres calculated but not included in reported totals to allow for potential reversals. Removals are reported as a negative line under Scope 3 Cat 1 (Land-Based Removals).

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In 2024 ADM held 13 Energy Treasure Hunts identifying potential reductions of 850,000 MWh and $11.3M cost savings. Implemented projects expected to save more than 600,000 MWh/yr, including Cedar Rapids corn complex upgrades (150,000 MWh), DTDC replacements at Erith UK (17,000 MWh) and Campo Grande Brazil (3,300 MWh), and Razgrad Bulgaria heat recovery (25,000 MWh). Energy intensity down 6.6% vs 2019.

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ADM operates CCS at its Decatur, Illinois ethanol fermentation plant, sequestering 332,000 tCO2 in 2024 (vs 544K in 2023 and 520K in 2019). A new Columbus ethanol plant CCS project, slated for 2026, will capture nearly 800,000 tCO2 annually for offsite permanent sequestration.

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Cat 1 Purchased Goods (95M tCO2e) dominates ADM's footprint. ADM's regenerative agriculture program grew to 5 million acres globally in 2024 (vs 3.5M acre 2024 goal), reducing on-farm emissions by more than 1,000,000 tCO2e vs regional benchmarks and sequestering 363,000 tCO2. Covers corn, soy, wheat, canola, sorghum, cotton, peanuts, edible beans across NA/EMEA/SA/APAC.

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ADM aims to eliminate deforestation from all supply chains by end of 2025 (accelerated from 2030) and conversion of primary native vegetation in direct South American supply chains by end of 2025, indirect by end of 2027. Uses Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) guidance, satellite monitoring, traceability to mill/silo/port, and third-party verification. Targets FLAG land-use change emissions (22.1M tCO2e in 2024).

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ADM operates an integrated transportation network of 2,600 barges, 31,950 rail cars, 610 trucks, 1,740 trailers, 171 boats, 23 ocean-going vessels. Cat 4 upstream transport accounts for 7,480,000 tCO2e in 2024. ADM participates in the Sea Cargo Charter for Ocean Freight and holds U.S. EPA SmartWay Certification; also exploring alternative fuel vehicles. Fleet fuel 13% renewable.

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Announced in 2023, Broadwing low-carbon steam and electricity plant in Decatur expected operational by 2029, with potential to reduce up to 2,700,000 tCO2e once fully operational.

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ADM committed direct supply chains free of conversion of primary native vegetation by end of 2025 and indirect by end of 2027, covering Brazilian Amazon, Cerrado, Pantanal, and Paraguayan/Argentinian Chaco. Aligned with TNFD LEAP framework.

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ADM publicly committed in April 2022 to have targets approved by SBTi. Near-term targets were submitted to SBTi in 2024 and validation process began.

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ADM accelerated its no-deforestation target from 2030 to December 31, 2025. Original commitment was 2030 (aligned with NY Declaration on Forests); accelerated in 2022.

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In 2021, ADM committed to eliminate deforestation from supply chains by 2030; in 2022 accelerated target to December 31, 2025.

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ADM publicly committed to SBTi in April 2022 and in 2024 submitted near-term targets for validation; continues to engage with SBTi net-zero standard consultation process.

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First published in 2020, Strive 35 sets 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1+2 GHG over 2019 baseline by 2035, 25% Scope 3 reduction over 2021 baseline, 15% energy intensity reduction, 25% low-carbon energy, 10% water withdrawal reduction, 90% landfill diversion.

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First published in 2020, the Strive 35 program established targets covering Scope 1+2 (25% reduction by 2035 vs 2019), Scope 3 (25% reduction vs 2021), energy intensity (15%), low-carbon energy (25%), water (10%) and landfill diversion (90%).

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