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.
How does Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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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.
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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| 2010 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 578,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 691,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 
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.
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.