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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 21 days ago

Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc., a prominent player in the global nutrition industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1888, the company has established itself as a leader in the development and production of innovative nutritional products. With major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Abbott Nutrition focuses on providing high-quality solutions for various dietary needs. The company’s core offerings include infant formula, adult nutrition products, and medical nutrition solutions, each designed to support health and wellness across different life stages. Abbott Nutrition is renowned for its commitment to research and development, ensuring that its products meet the highest standards of quality and efficacy. As a trusted name in nutrition, Abbott Nutrition has achieved significant market recognition, consistently delivering products that enhance the lives of consumers worldwide.

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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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc.'s score of 54 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the company is part of a corporate family that includes Abbott Laboratories, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. Abbott Laboratories, the parent company, has established various climate initiatives and targets that may cascade down to Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc. These initiatives include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). While specific reduction targets for Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc. are not detailed, the overarching goals set by Abbott Laboratories reflect a commitment to reducing carbon emissions across its operations. As a current subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc. may align its climate strategies with those of its parent company, focusing on sustainability and emissions reduction in line with industry standards. The lack of specific emissions data highlights the need for transparency and accountability in corporate climate commitments, particularly in the food and nutrition sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
691,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc.'s Location?

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Very high
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 Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
71%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
Capital Goods
6%
Use of Sold Products
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Business Travel
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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