Kernel
Kernel, officially known as Kernel LLC, is a prominent player in the agricultural technology sector, headquartered in Ukraine (UA). Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a leader in grain and oilseed production, processing, and export, with significant operations across Eastern Europe and beyond. Kernel's core offerings include high-quality agricultural products, such as sunflower oil and grains, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest sunflower oil producers globally, which solidifies its market position. With a focus on modern farming techniques and efficient supply chain management, Kernel continues to drive advancements in the agribusiness industry, making it a key player in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kernel's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Vegetable Oil Production industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Kernel's score of 41 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Kernel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kernel, headquartered in Ukraine (UA), reported significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 2,494,600,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 194,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 150,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a substantial 2,314,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, which account for about 934,700,000 kg CO2e, and downstream transportation and distribution, contributing approximately 1,262,400,000 kg CO2e. Kernel has set ambitious climate commitments, particularly through its renewable energy initiatives. The company plans to install seven cogeneration heat and power units at its oilseed processing plants, with a combined capacity of 94 MW. Once operational, these units are expected to reduce GHG emissions by more than 700,000 tonnes CO2e, significantly impacting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In FY2024, Kernel's Poltavsky Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant committed to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), marking a first for the Ukrainian food industry. This commitment aims to establish a GHG emission reduction target within the next year, leveraging the plant's capacity for green electricity production from biomass. Kernel's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Kernel Holding S.A., which provides a comprehensive overview of the organisation's carbon footprint and reduction initiatives. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its overall environmental impact.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 274,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 174,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Kernel is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
