CoverCress Inc.
CoverCress Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a pioneering company in the agricultural biotechnology sector, specialising in the development of innovative cover crops. Founded in 2015, CoverCress has made significant strides in sustainable farming practices, particularly through its flagship product, CoverCress™. This unique oilseed crop is designed to enhance soil health and provide farmers with an additional revenue stream while improving environmental outcomes. With a focus on the Midwest and other major agricultural regions, CoverCress Inc. is positioned as a leader in the cover crop market, promoting practices that align with modern sustainability goals. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to notable achievements in crop performance and resilience, making it a key player in the transition towards more sustainable agricultural systems.
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How does CoverCress Inc.'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.
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CoverCress Inc.'s score of 8 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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CoverCress Inc.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2021, CoverCress Inc. reported no specific carbon emissions data, with no disclosed Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions. The company has not set any formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of publicly available commitments towards carbon reduction initiatives. In previous years, the company has focused on biodiesel production, with a carbon intensity (CI) score of approximately 0.03023 kg CO2e/MJ for biodiesel in 2019 and a negative ILUC value of about -0.0306 kg CO2e/MJ for pennycress biodiesel production in 2013. These figures suggest that their biodiesel production may contribute to lower emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels, although specific total emissions data remains undisclosed. Overall, while CoverCress Inc. is engaged in the production of biodiesel, their current climate commitments and emissions data are limited, reflecting an opportunity for enhanced transparency and accountability in their environmental impact strategies.
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CoverCress Inc. 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.
