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GELITA

GELITA AG, a leading global provider of gelatine and collagen peptides, is headquartered in Brazil (BR) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1875, GELITA has established itself as a pioneer in the food, health, and nutrition industries, consistently innovating to meet evolving market demands. The company’s core offerings include high-quality gelatine and collagen products, renowned for their unique functional properties and versatility in various applications, from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. With a strong commitment to sustainability and quality, GELITA has achieved a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to health and wellness. Notable milestones include advancements in collagen research and the development of innovative solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs.

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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.

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Industry Benchmark

GELITA's score of 26 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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GELITA's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, GELITA reported a production emission factor of approximately 591,000 kg CO2e per tonne of product. This figure reflects their commitment to reducing carbon emissions across their operations. The company has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with an interim goal to halve CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. GELITA's emissions data from previous years indicates a trend of decreasing emissions per tonne of product, with figures of about 647,000 kg CO2e in 2017 and approximately 602,000 kg CO2e in both 2019 and 2020. These reductions demonstrate their ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability and mitigate climate impact. The company’s climate commitments encompass all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling their carbon footprint. As GELITA continues to implement these initiatives, they are positioned to contribute significantly to global climate goals while maintaining their operational efficiency.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. GELITA's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium 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 GELITA is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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GELITA 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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