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Food Product Manufacturing
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updated 23 days ago

Ingredion

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Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has established a strong presence in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving a diverse range of industries including food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. With a focus on innovative starches, sweeteners, and texturisers, Ingredion stands out for its commitment to sustainability and customer-centric solutions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in plant-based ingredients and clean label products, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the food and beverage sector. Recognised for its market leadership, Ingredion continues to drive growth through research and development, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its clients while maintaining high standards of quality and performance.

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46

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Ingredion's score of 46 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ingredion's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ingredion Incorporated reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 18,971,860 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 673,973,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a substantial 10,201,373,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's extensive carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the entire value chain. Looking ahead, Ingredion has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it has committed to a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Furthermore, Ingredion has expressed its long-term aspiration to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, indicating a comprehensive approach to refining its sustainability strategy. The company is actively implementing projects across its manufacturing network to meet these targets, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency.

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20182019202120222023
Scope 1
2,998,910,000
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 2
947,199,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
2,592,034,000
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0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ingredion's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Ingredion is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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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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