ADM?s sustainability agenda is focused on improving the performance of its own operations and leveraging its role as a major merchandiser of sustainable crops to influence its agricultural s upply c hain partners as well as its vast customer bas e. The c om pany is foc us ed on advanc ing sustainable farming practices, improving supply chain traceability, and combating climate c hange. To support its commitment to sustainable agriculture, ADM has set goals to end defores tation, preserve biodivers ity, and c ons erve res ourc es in its operations and throughout its s upply c hain. The company has outlined specific policies for palm oil, soy, and c onvers ion of native vegetation, the leading drivers of deforestation globally. ADM has also established climate commitments, including five-year targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (25% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions over a 2019 baseline
