John Deere is a US-based manufacturer of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment founded in 1868.
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John Deere reports solid operational emissions reductions and SBTi-validated targets, but these gains are compromised by cyclical revenue decline masking structural progress. Critical weaknesses: zero nature/biodiversity assessment despite manufacturing equipment used globally for land clearing; active trade association lobbying against climate policy; and recent FTC antitrust lawsuit plus Clean Air Act allegations undermine credibility.
Deere & Company (John Deere) scores 28/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Deere & Company (John Deere) joint 658th of 847 companies scored, and joint 27th of 33 in Electronics / Hardware.
Where Deere & Company (John Deere) sits among electronics / hardware peers.
Among the 33 major electronics / hardware brands we've scored, Deere & Company (John Deere) is tied =27th of 33, with 2 others.
Its three lowest-scoring questions, and what the evidence didn't show.
No TNFD disclosure or deforestation-free commitment found.
Climate policy positioning not publicly disclosed.
No significant pollution incidents found.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Controversies & Red Flags (3/10, 3/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Deere & Company (John Deere).
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
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John Deere is a US-based manufacturer of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment founded in 1868. With $51.7B revenue (FY2024) and 67,000 employees, it dominates the global machinery sector. The company has modernised product lines with precision agriculture and digital solutions but faces significant regulatory and reputational challenges around repair restrictions and environmental compliance.
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