Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) is an agricultural processing company based in Chicago, Illinois. Since its founding in 1902, ADM has become one of the world's leading processors and traders of agricultural goods. The company works in areas like oilseeds, corn processing, nutrition, animal feed, transportation, and global crop supply chains. Juan Luciano is the Chairman and CEO. Because ADM relies on crop production, processing, and industrial operations, water use is a key part of its ESG performance.

In 2024, ADM's biggest water sustainability achievement was using engineering projects at specific sites to cut down on freshwater use at its main facilities. The company said these projects should save over 1,340,000 cubic meters of water each year. The largest effort took place at ADM's Cedar Rapids complex, where upgrades to a reuse membrane system and changes to internal water flows are expected to save more than 1,000,000 cubic meters annually. ADM also made improvements at oilseed facilities in Georgia, Brazil, and Ontario to further reduce water use. These actions highlight ADM's focus on reuse, reclamation, and efficiency instead of just setting broad goals.