Darling Ingredients
Darling Ingredients Inc., a leading player in the sustainable food and feed industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence across North America and internationally. Specialising in the conversion of edible and inedible by-products into high-quality ingredients, Darling Ingredients focuses on areas such as animal nutrition, renewable energy, and biofuels. The company’s core products include protein meals, fats, and other essential ingredients that cater to diverse markets, setting them apart through their commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a robust market position, Darling Ingredients has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance their operational capabilities and expand their global reach. Their dedication to environmental stewardship and resource recovery continues to drive their success in the industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Darling Ingredients's score of 33 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Darling Ingredients's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Darling Ingredients reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,492,720,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,949,272,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 410,264,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 15,470,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to addressing climate change, as the company has set a long-term target to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a commitment initiated in 2023. In 2022, the company’s emissions were approximately 15,873,070,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions in 2023. The breakdown for 2022 included 1,587,307,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 419,119,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,461,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Darling Ingredients has also reported emissions intensities for its operations, with a total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity of about 149,000 kg CO2e per kiloton of raw material in 2023. The company is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure its targets align with climate science. Overall, Darling Ingredients is focused on reducing its carbon emissions and achieving net-zero by 2050, reflecting its commitment to sustainability in the food production sector.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,311,270,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 446,114,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 24,405,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Darling Ingredients is committed to some 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.
