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Alto Ingredients

Alto Ingredients, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the renewable ingredients industry. Founded in 2003, the company has established itself as a key provider of high-quality alcohol and specialty ingredients, primarily serving the beverage, food, and personal care sectors. With major operational regions across North America, Alto Ingredients focuses on producing sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele. The company’s core offerings include fuel-grade ethanol, beverage alcohol, and various co-products, all distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. Alto Ingredients has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in production technology and a strong market position, making it a trusted partner in the renewable ingredients landscape. With a dedication to innovation and environmental responsibility, Alto Ingredients continues to lead the way in creating sustainable ingredient solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Alto Ingredients'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.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage 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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Alto Ingredients's score of 21 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alto Ingredients's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Alto Ingredients reported total carbon emissions of approximately 812,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 156,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 968,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase in Scope 1 emissions from 797,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 747,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, while Scope 2 emissions also rose from 181,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these figures, Alto Ingredients has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has not provided data on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Alto Ingredients operates within a sector that is increasingly focused on sustainability and climate commitments, yet their current emissions trajectory suggests a need for enhanced strategies to align with industry standards for carbon reduction.

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202120222023
Scope 1
747,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
163,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alto Ingredients's primary industry is Beverages, which is medium 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. Alto Ingredients is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Alto Ingredients is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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