Kalsec Sustainability Profile
Kalsec, Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider of natural spice and herb extracts, colour solutions, and food protection products. Founded in 1958, Kalsec has established itself as a key player in the food and beverage industry, with a strong presence in North America and Europe. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to developing high-quality, natural ingredients that enhance flavour, colour, and shelf life in various applications. Kalsec's core offerings include a diverse range of natural extracts and colourants, which are distinguished by their clean label credentials and commitment to sustainability. With a focus on research and development, Kalsec has achieved notable milestones, including numerous industry awards for product excellence. As a trusted partner for food manufacturers, Kalsec continues to set the standard for quality and innovation in the natural ingredients market.
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Kalsec's score of 39 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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Kalsec's reported carbon emissions
Kalsec, Inc., headquartered in the United States, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Although specific emissions data is not available, Kalsec has established significant reduction targets. By FY2033, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% from a FY2022 baseline. Additionally, Kalsec plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions—including those from purchased goods and services, capital goods, and waste generated in operations—by 32.5% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Kalsec is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Furthermore, Kalsec has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, Agriculture, and Greenhouse Gas) emissions by 72% by FY2050. The company also pledges to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Kalsec's commitment to sustainable practices within the food production sector.
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Kalsec's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Kalsec has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
