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.
-13 vs industry average
Alto Ingredients’s score of 17 is lower than 46% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 48% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Alto Ingredients's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alto Ingredients, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 968 million kg CO2e. This figure includes 812 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 156 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 977 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 797 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 181 million kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Alto Ingredients has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, nor does it report on Scope 3 emissions, which typically include indirect emissions from the value chain. The absence of reduction targets suggests a need for further development in their climate strategy. Overall, while Alto Ingredients has made progress in managing its carbon footprint, the lack of formal reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in their sustainability efforts.
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Alto Ingredients’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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