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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
IE
updated 11 days ago

Glanbia

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Glanbia plc, a leading global nutrition company headquartered in Ireland (IE), has established itself as a key player in the dairy and nutrition sectors since its founding in 1997. With major operations across Europe, North America, and Asia, Glanbia focuses on producing high-quality dairy ingredients, nutritional supplements, and consumer products. The company is renowned for its innovative offerings, including whey protein and functional foods, which cater to the growing demand for health and wellness solutions. Glanbia's commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a trusted partner in the food and beverage industry. Notable achievements include its expansion into international markets and a strong presence in the sports nutrition sector, solidifying its reputation as a market leader.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

28

Industry Benchmark

Glanbia's score of 54 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Glanbia's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Glanbia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 144,609,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 67,985,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 212,593,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2023, the company’s emissions were approximately 141,880,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 66,702,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 11,288,218,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, highlighting the substantial impact of upstream and downstream activities. Glanbia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. This target is part of their broader strategy to address emissions across their entire value chain. Additionally, they have committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% per tonne of dairy product produced by 2030. The company’s near-term targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 31% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Glanbia is also focused on achieving a near-term objective of reducing Scope 1 emissions by 15,000 tonnes by 2025 through various energy efficiency projects. Overall, Glanbia's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a clear focus on both operational efficiency and the broader environmental impact of their supply chain.

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Scope 1
116,993,000
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Scope 2
131,820,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Glanbia's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Glanbia is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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