Case Study: AGCO accelerates decarbonization planning with McKinsey’s Catalyst Zero

AGCO cuts MACC building time by 90% with McKinsey

Agricultural equipment manufacturer AGCO Corporation partnered with McKinsey & Company to accelerate its decarbonization efforts. Facing the challenge of reducing its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions to meet ambitious climate goals, AGCO needed a more efficient way to build and update the marginal abatement cost curves (MACCs) essential for identifying the most effective reduction strategies.

McKinsey implemented its Catalyst Zero tool, an AI-powered platform that automates the processing of vast amounts of operational and emissions data. This solution reduced the time needed to build or update MACCs by an estimated 90%, cutting the process from eight weeks down to just one. For AGCO, this resulted in improved strategic decision-making, a 10% reduction in costs associated with reaching its decarbonization target, and a stronger foundation for executing sustainability initiatives across its global operations.

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