Glanbia
Glanbia plc, a leading global nutrition company headquartered in Ireland (IE), has established itself as a key player in the dairy and nutrition sectors since its founding in 1997. With major operations across Europe, North America, and Asia, Glanbia focuses on producing high-quality dairy ingredients, nutritional supplements, and consumer products. The company is renowned for its innovative offerings, including whey protein and functional foods, which cater to the growing demand for health and wellness solutions. Glanbia's commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a trusted partner in the food and beverage industry. Notable achievements include its expansion into international markets and a strong presence in the sports nutrition sector, solidifying its reputation as a market leader.
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Glanbia's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Glanbia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 144,609,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 67,985,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 212,593,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. In 2023, the company’s emissions were higher, with Scope 1 at approximately 144,041,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 86,074,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of approximately 11,288,218,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial footprint from upstream and downstream activities. Glanbia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as a baseline. This target is part of their near-term strategy, which also includes a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% per tonne of dairy product produced by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to keeping global temperature rises well below 2°C. The company is also focusing on reducing Scope 1 emissions by 15,000 tonnes by 2025 through various energy efficiency projects. Glanbia's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported. Overall, Glanbia's climate strategy demonstrates a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint across its operations and value chain.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 116,993,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 131,820,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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