Deere & Company (John Deere) scores 28/100 (Significant gaps) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified May 2026.
That places Deere & Company (John Deere) joint 628th of 809 companies scored, and joint 28th of 33 in Electronics / Hardware.
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.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 3/10).
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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 =28th of 33, with 1 other.
Score history begins 11 April 2026.
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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.
Heavy equipment manufacturer with similar land-use and emissions footprint; comparable decarbonisation and regulatory scrutiny challenges.
View breakdown →Agricultural input/equipment company; parallel precision agriculture sustainability narrative but different supply chain and nature risk profile.
View breakdown →Automotive sector peer with SBTi targets, repair restriction controversies, and documented lobbying tensions on climate policy.
View breakdown →Equipment/vehicle manufacturer with comparable emissions trajectory; similar regulatory pressures and decarbonisation target frameworks.
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