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Sugar Processing
BR
updated a month ago

GELITA

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GELITA AG, a leading global provider of gelatine and collagen peptides, is headquartered in Brazil (BR) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1875, GELITA has established itself as a pioneer in the food, health, and nutrition industries, consistently innovating to meet evolving market demands. The company’s core offerings include high-quality gelatine and collagen products, renowned for their unique functional properties and versatility in various applications, from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. With a strong commitment to sustainability and quality, GELITA has achieved a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to health and wellness. Notable milestones include advancements in collagen research and the development of innovative solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs.

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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

GELITA's score of 16 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GELITA's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, GELITA reported approximately 591,000 kg CO2e emissions per tonne of product produced. This figure reflects the company's commitment to sustainability, although specific total emissions data for Scope 1, 2, and 3 are not disclosed. Over the years, GELITA has shown a gradual reduction in emissions per tonne, with figures of about 602,000 kg CO2e in 2020, 602,000 kg CO2e in 2019, and 605,000 kg CO2e in 2018. The highest recorded emissions per tonne were approximately 647,000 kg CO2e in 2017. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, GELITA's emissions data is sourced directly from GELITA AG, indicating no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company has not publicly committed to any science-based targets or climate pledges, which places it in a broader industry context where many companies are increasingly adopting such commitments to combat climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GELITA's primary industry is Sugar, which is high 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 GELITA is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

GELITA is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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