Agriculture equipment manufacturer AGCO worked with Execor to automate decarbonization cost curve building and planning efforts using the Catalyst Zero tool.
The Opportunity
AGCO Corporation is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. With manufacturing facilities across Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States, AGCO delivers its innovative solutions through renowned brands such as Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra.
Driven by a mission to revolutionize farming, AGCO is taking bold steps to reduce its environmental impact. The company has set ambitious sustainability targets to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2033 and 90% by 2050.
“The agriculture industry is a key part of the solution to combatting climate change,” says Roger Batkin, AGCO's Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief ESG Officer, and Corporate Secretary. “We’re committed to delivering smart, sustainable solutions to empower our farmer customers and promote more environmentally responsible agricultural practices worldwide.”
The Solution
Transparent carbon accounting powered by AI
“We are helping AGCO work toward fulfilling its decarbonization commitments,” says Klaus Hannon, Partner at Execor. “The only way companies can truly reduce carbon emissions is by understanding exactly where those emissions originate and being able to track them accurately. We're helping AGCO build that foundation—enabling unprecedented granularity in its carbon baseline and empowering the company to prioritize the most impactful and cost-effective decarbonization strategies.”
The Impact
A more strategic and efficient decarbonization process
AGCO’s adoption of Catalyst Zero is not only enhancing the accuracy of its emissions baselining and decarbonization analytics—it’s also dramatically accelerating the process. What once took eight weeks can now be accomplished in just one week, enabling faster, data-driven insights that inform action.
Beyond improving operational efficiency and sustainability reporting, this technology is elevating strategic decision-making. With a clearer understanding of decarbonization opportunities across business units and regions, AGCO is positioned to execute its climate goals more cost-effectively. In fact, the tool has already identified a potential 10% reduction in costs tied to achieving its emissions targets.
The collaboration with Execor and AWS is further strengthening AGCO’s sustainability capabilities by delivering targeted training for key departments such as purchasing, product engineering, and IT. At the same time, AGCO is pushing forward with high-impact initiatives—like transitioning to electrified tractors and leveraging technology-driven solutions to reduce Scope 3 emissions across its supply chain.
“AGCO’s journey with Catalyst Zero is a testament to the power of innovative technology in driving sustainability and operational excellence.”