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Ingredion

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Ingredion'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.

42

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

Ingredion's score of 42 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Ingredion's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ingredion Incorporated reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 18,971,860 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 673,973,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 10,201,373,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Ingredion has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and waste generated in operations, among others. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Ingredion's proactive approach demonstrates its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility within the food production sector.

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202120222023
Scope 1
2,267,800,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
769,500,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
9,823,100,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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. Ingredion is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ingredion 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.

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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