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Devro

Devro plc, a leading global manufacturer of collagen casings, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1964, the company has grown to become a key player in the food industry, particularly in the production of high-quality casings for sausages and other meat products. With operational facilities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Devro is renowned for its innovative approach to food technology. The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of collagen casings that are prized for their strength, versatility, and ability to enhance product quality. Devro's commitment to sustainability and food safety has positioned it as a trusted partner for food manufacturers worldwide. Notable achievements include significant advancements in casing technology, solidifying its market position as a preferred supplier in the meat processing sector.

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Devro's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Devro's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Devro reported total carbon emissions of approximately 92,698,000 kg CO2e, comprising 56,620,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 36,078,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to reducing their carbon footprint as part of their long-term climate strategy. Devro has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment was formalised in 2022, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards these targets, having committed to significant reductions in their greenhouse gas emissions. In 2021, Devro's emissions were reported at approximately 15,542,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, indicating a proactive approach to managing and reducing their carbon output over the years. Their emissions intensity, measured in CO2 emissions per million metres of casing sold, has also been a focus, with efforts to improve efficiency and sustainability in their operations. Overall, Devro's climate commitments and emissions data demonstrate a clear trajectory towards sustainability, with ongoing initiatives aimed at reducing their environmental impact in the food and beverage processing sector.

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74,450,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Devro's primary industry is Food products nec, 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 Devro is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Devro is participating in some 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
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