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Balchem

Balchem Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the specialty chemicals industry, primarily focusing on the production of innovative nutritional and health solutions. Founded in 1967, Balchem has established itself as a pioneer in encapsulation technology, serving diverse sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and animal nutrition. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Balchem offers a range of core products, including choline chloride, microencapsulated nutrients, and specialty ingredients that enhance product stability and bioavailability. The company’s unique approach to product development has positioned it as a trusted partner for clients seeking tailored solutions. Balchem's notable achievements include its strong market presence and recognition for excellence in customer service and product quality, making it a preferred choice for businesses looking to improve their offerings in the health and nutrition landscape.

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49

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Liquids 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Balchem's score of 49 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Balchem's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Balchem reported significant carbon emissions, with total emissions amounting to approximately 448,610,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 46,981,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 23,719,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has made notable progress in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a 31.6% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2020 baseline by 2023. Looking ahead, Balchem is committed to further reducing its GHG emissions by 25% from the 2020 baseline by 2030, targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the industry. Balchem's emissions data and reduction initiatives underscore its proactive approach to addressing climate change and minimising its environmental impact.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
76,800,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 2
76,800,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
76,800,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Balchem's primary industry is Natural Gas Liquids, 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. This request for Balchem is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Balchem 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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