Ingredion
Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has established a strong presence in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving a diverse range of industries including food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. With a focus on innovative starches, sweeteners, and texturisers, Ingredion stands out for its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in plant-based ingredients and clean label products, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the food and beverage sector. Recognised for its market leadership, Ingredion continues to drive growth through research and development, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its clients while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
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Ingredion's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ingredion reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,897,186,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 673,973,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 10,201,373,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from the supply chain and product use. Ingredion has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company targets a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and processing of sold products. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Overall, Ingredion's climate strategy reflects a proactive approach to managing its carbon emissions and addressing climate change, with a focus on both operational and supply chain improvements.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,267,800,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 769,500,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 9,823,100,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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