Hartz, officially known as The Hartz Mountain Corporation, is a leading player in the pet care industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1926, the company has established itself as a trusted name in pet products, offering a diverse range of items including pet food, grooming supplies, and health care solutions. With a strong presence across North America, Hartz is renowned for its innovative approach to pet care, focusing on quality and safety. The company’s core products, such as its popular flea and tick treatments, are distinguished by their effectiveness and commitment to pet well-being. Hartz has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of several award-winning products that have set industry standards. As a market leader, Hartz continues to enhance the lives of pets and their owners, solidifying its reputation as a go-to brand in the pet care sector.
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Hartz's score of 33 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hartz, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of The Hartz Mountain Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. Hartz's climate initiatives and reduction targets are inherited from its parent company, Unicharm Corporation. However, there are no specific reduction targets or achievements listed for Hartz itself. The absence of documented climate pledges or specific emissions data suggests that Hartz may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. As part of its corporate family, Hartz may align with broader sustainability efforts initiated by Unicharm, which is involved in various climate-related initiatives, including SBTi and CDP commitments. However, without specific data or targets, it is challenging to assess Hartz's individual impact or commitments in the context of carbon emissions and climate action.
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| 2017 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 156,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 1,408,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 
Hartz's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 10% last year and increased by approximately 325% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Hartz has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.