ADM accelerates sustainable practices and exceeds global goals

ADM released its third annual report today (September 8th) detailing progress on its global efforts to support food security and strengthen the value chain by promoting regenerative agriculture practices and providing technical support to farmers. Throughout 9, the company's regenerative agriculture efforts focused on retaining participating farmers, expanding the adoption of sustainable practices, and implementing projects in new locations. The program involved more than 2024 million hectares globally, surpassing the 2 target of 1,4 million hectares and ahead of schedule for the 2024 target.

“ADM has been connected to the land and the farmers who care for it for over 120 years, and we know that healthy soil is the foundation of resilient agriculture,” he says. Greg Morris (pictured), Senior Vice President and President of Agricultural Services and Oilseeds at ADM. "Reaching our 2025 goal a year ahead of schedule is a milestone that reflects what's possible when partners across the entire supply chain, from farm to fork, work together. This report clarifies our goals and demonstrates the tangible impact of our commitment to creating shared value for farmers, customers, and consumers."

Advances in tropical agriculture

The report features case studies from countries across six continents, including North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Since its launch in November 2023, ADM's program in Brazil has evolved, driving the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. In its first year, the project measured 50% lower carbon emissions in the analyzed soybean planting areas compared to the baseline value used in the market, across 25 hectares of farms belonging to 16 producers in the states of Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso do Sul. The initiative includes technical assistance in the field, primary data collection for greenhouse gas emissions calculations, soil analysis, and calculation of the carbon intensity of individual agricultural production by field.

"Regenerative agriculture strengthens soil health, increasing its capacity to sequester carbon. To structurally reduce emissions, it's essential to consider the entire production chain, and farmers play a key role in this transformation. The expansion of our program seeks not only to generate environmental benefits but also to add value to Brazilian agricultural products," explains André Germanos, ADM's Carbon and Regenerative Agriculture Business Manager for Latin America.

The second phase of ADM re:generation is underway and, through the collection of soil samples from all participating areas, aims to advance the quantification of carbon sequestered in the soil. This stage is crucial for calibrating calculation models and validating the benefits of adopted regenerative practices, such as no-till farming and soil cover.

Global results and value chain engagement

The Regenerative Agriculture Report 2025 also highlights ADM's global approach to the practice, including definitions, principles, and areas of action, detailing the 2024 achievements and results, including the reduction of the Scope 3 emissions footprint by more than 1 million tons of greenhouse gases (more than triple the reduction achieved in 2023) and the sequestration of more than 363 tons of CO₂ equivalent.

For ADM, every farm is unique, and its farmer-centric approach offers a diverse range of solutions, ranging from training programs and financial incentives to access to technological innovations, enabling each producer to adopt regenerative practices tailored to their specific needs and realities. The company establishes strategic partnerships throughout the supply chain, connecting farmers with technology providers, technical experts, and end customers.

With the understanding that sustainable agriculture generates shared value, all partners contribute to a system that benefits producers, consumers, and ecosystems. The material provides examples of ADM's efforts to connect the entire value chain, from thousands of farmers around the world to experts in agronomic conservation and data monitoring, as well as partners such as The JM Smucker Co., Nestlé, PepsiCo, and others.

"We are proud to support farmers, agriculture, and food security by accelerating a global transition to regenerative agriculture, providing producers with tools, knowledge, and incentives that generate value and open up new market opportunities," Morris says. "This rapid expansion demonstrates our commitment to defining clear practices, setting measurable goals, and delivering concrete results for a more resilient agricultural future," he concludes.