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Sugar Processing
US
updated 9 months ago

Distant Lands Sustainability Profile

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Distant Lands Coffee, a prominent player in the specialty coffee industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and beyond. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a leader in sourcing, roasting, and distributing high-quality coffee. Distant Lands is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and direct trade practices, ensuring that farmers receive fair compensation while delivering exceptional coffee to consumers. The company offers a diverse range of products, including single-origin coffees and blends, each crafted to highlight unique flavour profiles. Distant Lands Coffee's dedication to quality and innovation has earned it a strong market position, with notable achievements in both the retail and foodservice sectors. As a trusted partner for coffee enthusiasts and businesses alike, Distant Lands continues to set the standard for excellence in the coffee industry.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Distant Lands's score of 58 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Distant Lands's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Ito En, Ltd.

Distant Lands, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Ito En, Ltd., and any emissions data or climate commitments may be inherited from this parent organisation. Distant Lands has not outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives in its own right. However, it is important to note that the climate commitments and performance metrics may be influenced by the sustainability strategies of Ito En, Ltd., which operates at a higher corporate level. This includes potential targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and disclosures made to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded to Distant Lands at a second level. As of now, Distant Lands has not publicly committed to specific climate pledges or reduction initiatives, leaving a gap in its climate action narrative. The company’s future climate strategy may align with the broader goals of its parent company, Ito En, Ltd., which is known for its commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon footprints across its operations.

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Scope 1
33,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
33,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Distant Lands's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Distant Lands's primary industry is Sugar Processing, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Distant Lands's Location?

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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 Distant Lands is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Distant Lands's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Distant Lands has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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