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Sugar Processing
US
updated 24 days ago

Equal Exchange

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Equal Exchange, officially known as Equal Exchange, Inc., is a pioneering fair trade organisation headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a leader in the fair trade movement, focusing on coffee, tea, chocolate, and other organic products sourced from small-scale farmers across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. With a commitment to social justice and sustainable practices, Equal Exchange offers unique products that prioritise quality and ethical sourcing. Their cooperative model empowers farmers, ensuring they receive fair compensation and fostering long-term relationships. Notable achievements include being one of the first companies to bring fair trade coffee to the U.S. market, solidifying their position as a trusted brand in the organic and fair trade sectors. Through their dedication to transparency and community support, Equal Exchange continues to set a benchmark in the industry.

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How does Equal Exchange's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Equal Exchange's score of 8 is lower 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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Equal Exchange's reported carbon emissions

Equal Exchange, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for kg CO2e emissions. Additionally, the organisation has not established any documented reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. As a result, Equal Exchange's climate commitments and initiatives remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for development in their sustainability strategy. Without emissions data or reduction targets, it is challenging to assess their impact on climate change or their commitment to reducing carbon footprints.

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

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Equal Exchange 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
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