Darling Ingredients
Darling Ingredients Inc., a leading player in the sustainable food and feed industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence across North America and internationally. Specialising in the conversion of edible and inedible by-products into high-quality ingredients, Darling Ingredients focuses on areas such as animal nutrition, renewable energy, and biofuels. The company’s core products include protein meals, fats, and other essential ingredients that cater to diverse markets, setting them apart through their commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a robust market position, Darling Ingredients has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance their operational capabilities and expand their global reach. Their dedication to environmental stewardship and resource recovery continues to drive their success in the industry.
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Darling Ingredients's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Darling Ingredients reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,492,720,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,949,272,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion (approximately 205,544,000 kg CO2e) and fugitive emissions (around 224,294,000 kg CO2e). Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 410,264,000 kg CO2e (market-based), while Scope 3 emissions reached a significant 13,545,000,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (about 9,124,000,000 kg CO2e) and processing of sold products (approximately 3,617,000,000 kg CO2e). Darling Ingredients has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline year. This target aligns with their aspiration for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is also committed to reducing energy consumption by 5% per unit processed by 2025, based on 2020 values. These initiatives reflect Darling Ingredients' proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the food production sector. The company is a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has committed to long-term net-zero goals, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices within the industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,365,763,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 420,977,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 312,521,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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