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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Glanbia's score of 31 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Glanbia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Glanbia PLC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 221,153,000 kg CO2e, comprising 137,217,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 83,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a target to decrease absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 31% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Glanbia aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% per tonne of dairy product produced by 2030, also from a 2018 baseline. Over the years, Glanbia has shown a trend of emissions management, with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions recorded at 289,914,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 262,827,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company’s emissions per employee have varied, with figures around 51,230 kg CO2e in 2018 and 56,860 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a focus on improving operational efficiency. Glanbia's climate commitments align with industry standards, aiming to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. The company is headquartered in Ireland and operates within the food and beverage processing sector, reflecting its responsibility towards sustainable practices in a critical industry.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 113,864,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 129,485,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Glanbia is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
