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Ingenio Providencia S.A.

Ingenio Providencia S.A., commonly referred to as Providencia, is a leading player in the sugar industry, headquartered in Colombia. Established in the early 20th century, the company has grown to become a significant contributor to the region's economy, particularly in the Valle del Cauca department, where it operates its main facilities. Specialising in the production of high-quality sugar and by-products, Ingenio Providencia stands out for its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in processing techniques. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly production methods that enhance efficiency while minimising environmental impact. With a strong market position, Ingenio Providencia S.A. is recognised for its exceptional product quality and dedication to customer satisfaction, making it a trusted name in the sugar sector both locally and internationally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ingenio Providencia S.A.'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Ingenio Providencia S.A.'s score of 18 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ingenio Providencia S.A.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ingenio Providencia S.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 54,960,348 kg CO2e. This figure includes 348 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 386 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 54,960,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain, including the end-of-life treatment of sold products, contributing approximately 16,040 kg CO2e. Currently, Ingenio Providencia S.A. has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or climate pledges. However, the company is actively monitoring its emissions across all scopes, indicating a commitment to understanding and potentially addressing its carbon footprint in the future. As the industry increasingly focuses on sustainability, Ingenio Providencia S.A. may consider setting reduction targets to align with global climate goals.

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2023
Scope 1
348
Scope 2
386
Scope 3
54,960,620

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ingenio Providencia S.A.'s primary industry is Food products nec, 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 Ingenio Providencia S.A. is in CO, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ingenio Providencia S.A. 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
Reduction Actions

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