Agricultural equipment manufacturer AGCO partnered with Execor to automate the creation of decarbonization cost curves and planning efforts using the Catalyst Zero tool.
The Opportunity
AGCO Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision agriculture 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 agricultural industry is a key part of the solution to combating 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 improving the accuracy of its emissions baselining and decarbonization analytics—it’s also dramatically speeding up the process. What once took eight weeks can now be completed in just one week, enabling faster, data-driven insights that drive action.
Beyond improving operational efficiency and sustainability reporting, this technology is enhancing strategic decision-making. With a clearer understanding of decarbonization opportunities across business units and regions, AGCO is well-positioned to achieve its climate goals more cost-effectively. In fact, the tool has already identified a potential 10% reduction in costs associated with meeting its emissions targets.
The collaboration with Execor and AWS is further strengthening AGCO’s sustainability capabilities by providing targeted training for key departments such as purchasing, product engineering, and IT. At the same time, AGCO is moving forward with high-impact initiatives—such as transitioning to electric 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.”