FMC Corporation demonstrates climate-smart, business-forward approach to sustainability
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has released its 2024 sustainability report, showcasing significant progress in environmental initiatives and agricultural innovation. The company achieved a 27% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its 2021 baseline through energy efficiency projects and clean energy procurement. Additionally, waste reduction initiatives led to a 6% decrease in waste generation, with both environmental efforts contributing to $6 million in operating cost savings.
The report highlights FMC's R&D pipeline developments, including new fungicides, pheromone-based products, microbial solutions, and diamide formulations. The company's integrated approach focuses on helping farmers improve productivity while promoting sustainable agricultural practices such as reduced water usage, enhanced soil quality, and pollinator protection.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) ha pubblicato il suo rapporto di sostenibilità 2024, evidenziando importanti progressi nelle iniziative ambientali e nell'innovazione agricola. L'azienda ha raggiunto una riduzione del 27% delle emissioni di gas serra Scope 1 e 2 rispetto al 2021 grazie a progetti di efficienza energetica e all'approvvigionamento di energia pulita. Inoltre, le iniziative per la riduzione dei rifiuti hanno portato a una diminuzione del 6% nella produzione di rifiuti, con entrambi gli sforzi ambientali che hanno contribuito a 6 milioni di dollari di risparmi operativi.
Il rapporto mette in luce gli sviluppi della pipeline di R&S di FMC, che includono nuovi fungicidi, prodotti a base di feromoni, soluzioni microbiche e formulazioni di diamide. L'approccio integrato dell'azienda si concentra sull'aiutare gli agricoltori a migliorare la produttività promuovendo pratiche agricole sostenibili come la riduzione dell'uso dell'acqua, il miglioramento della qualità del suolo e la protezione degli impollinatori.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) ha publicado su informe de sostenibilidad 2024, mostrando avances significativos en iniciativas ambientales e innovación agrícola. La compañía logró una reducción del 27% en las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero Scope 1 y 2 desde su línea base de 2021 mediante proyectos de eficiencia energética y adquisición de energía limpia. Además, las iniciativas para reducir residuos resultaron en una disminución del 6% en la generación de desechos, con ambos esfuerzos ambientales contribuyendo a 6 millones de dólares en ahorros operativos.
El informe destaca los desarrollos en la cartera de I+D de FMC, incluyendo nuevos fungicidas, productos basados en feromonas, soluciones microbianas y formulaciones de diamida. El enfoque integrado de la empresa se centra en ayudar a los agricultores a mejorar la productividad mientras promueve prácticas agrícolas sostenibles como la reducción del uso de agua, la mejora de la calidad del suelo y la protección de los polinizadores.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC)는 2024년 지속 가능성 보고서를 발표하며 환경 이니셔티브와 농업 혁신에서 큰 진전을 보였습니다. 회사는 에너지 효율 프로젝트와 청정 에너지 조달을 통해 2021년 기준 대비 Scope 1 및 2 온실가스 배출량을 27% 감소시켰습니다. 또한, 폐기물 감소 이니셔티브로 폐기물 발생량을 6% 줄였으며, 이 두 가지 환경 노력으로 운영 비용 600만 달러 절감 효과를 얻었습니다.
보고서는 FMC의 연구개발 파이프라인 개발 사항을 강조하며, 새로운 살균제, 페로몬 기반 제품, 미생물 솔루션, 다이아마이드 제형을 포함합니다. 회사의 통합적 접근법은 농민들이 생산성을 향상시키는 동시에 물 사용 감소, 토양 품질 향상, 수분 매개자 보호 등 지속 가능한 농업 관행을 촉진하는 데 중점을 둡니다.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) a publié son rapport de durabilité 2024, mettant en avant des progrès significatifs dans les initiatives environnementales et l'innovation agricole. L'entreprise a réalisé une réduction de 27 % des émissions de gaz à effet de serre des scopes 1 et 2 par rapport à son niveau de 2021 grâce à des projets d'efficacité énergétique et à l'achat d'énergie propre. De plus, les initiatives de réduction des déchets ont permis une baisse de 6 % de la production de déchets, ces efforts environnementaux ayant contribué à 6 millions de dollars d'économies opérationnelles.
Le rapport met en lumière les développements de la pipeline R&D de FMC, incluant de nouveaux fongicides, des produits à base de phéromones, des solutions microbiennes et des formulations de diamides. L'approche intégrée de l'entreprise vise à aider les agriculteurs à améliorer leur productivité tout en favorisant des pratiques agricoles durables telles que la réduction de la consommation d'eau, l'amélioration de la qualité des sols et la protection des pollinisateurs.
FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) hat seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2024 veröffentlicht und dabei bedeutende Fortschritte in Umweltinitiativen und landwirtschaftlicher Innovation präsentiert. Das Unternehmen erreichte eine 27%ige Reduktion der Treibhausgasemissionen der Scope 1 und 2 im Vergleich zum Basisjahr 2021 durch Energieeffizienzprojekte und den Bezug von sauberer Energie. Zudem führten Abfallreduzierungsmaßnahmen zu einer 6%igen Verringerung der Abfallerzeugung, wobei beide Umweltmaßnahmen zu 6 Millionen US-Dollar Betriebskosteneinsparungen beitrugen.
Der Bericht hebt die Entwicklungen in FMCs F&E-Pipeline hervor, darunter neue Fungizide, pheromonbasierte Produkte, mikrobielle Lösungen und Diamidformulierungen. Der integrierte Ansatz des Unternehmens konzentriert sich darauf, Landwirten zu helfen, die Produktivität zu steigern und gleichzeitig nachhaltige landwirtschaftliche Praktiken wie reduzierten Wasserverbrauch, verbesserte Bodenqualität und Schutz von Bestäubern zu fördern.
- 27% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 baseline
- 6% reduction in waste generation through circularity initiatives
- $6 million in operating cost savings from environmental initiatives
- Development of new agricultural solutions in R&D pipeline (fungicides, pheromone-based products, microbials)
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FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC), a leading global agricultural sciences company, today released its 2024 sustainability report, Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. In its 14th annual report, the company demonstrates how integrating sustainability across business and functional strategies continues to drive value and growth for both the company and its stakeholders.
"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."
As the company progresses on its Climate Transition Plan, energy and waste initiatives continue to deliver environmental impact alongside significant cost savings. In 2024, energy efficiency projects and efforts to procure more clean and renewable energy contributed to a
As the cornerstone of FMC's purpose, agricultural innovation is a focal point of the 2024 report, which highlights the company's progress and impact as it advances innovation and technology for farmers around the world. FMC's R&D pipeline continues to deliver cutting-edge solutions that position the company for growth while shaping the future of agriculture. These include several new-mode-of-action fungicides, pheromone- and microbial-based products, and new diamide formulations. The report also highlights the company's integrated approach to helping farmers improve productivity while reducing water use, enhancing soil quality, and minimizing impacts on beneficial insects like pollinators.
Additional information about FMC's sustainability progress and goals, including an online copy of the 2024 report, is available at fmc.com/en/sustainability.
About FMC
FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn®.
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