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Non-Metallic Mineral Mining
DE
updated 5 months ago

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG

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Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, commonly referred to as Salzwerke, is a leading player in the salt industry, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1889, the company has a rich history of innovation and growth, primarily operating in the regions of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Specialising in the extraction and processing of rock salt, Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG offers a diverse range of products, including industrial salt, food-grade salt, and de-icing salt, each distinguished by their high purity and quality. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and advanced production techniques, positioning itself as a trusted supplier in both domestic and international markets. With a strong market presence, Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a key contributor to the salt industry in Europe.

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4

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Metallic Mineral Mining 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG's score of 4 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG's reported carbon emissions

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG reported carbon emissions of approximately 36,968 kg CO2e for both 2024 and 2025, exclusively from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions data. Currently, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined by the organisation, indicating a potential area for future commitment. As of now, all emissions data is directly sourced from Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, with no cascading from a parent or related organisation. The company operates within the salt production industry, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives.

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36,968
00,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG's primary industry is Other non-metallic mineral products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG is in DE, which has a medium 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.

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG 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
Reduction Actions

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