Kalsec
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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Kalsec's score of 39 is higher than 68% 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 carbon emissions data for the most recent year is not available, Kalsec has established significant reduction targets as part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. For the near term, Kalsec aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by FY2033, using FY2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions—covering areas such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and waste generated in operations—by 32.5% within the same timeframe. Notably, Kalsec also targets a 36.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 3 FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, Agriculture, and Greenhouse Gas) emissions by FY2033. In 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, which encompasses a broader range of activities including business travel and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Furthermore, Kalsec has pledged to achieve a 72% reduction in FLAG emissions by FY2050. Kalsec's commitment to sustainability also includes a no-deforestation policy for its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date set for December 31, 2025. These initiatives reflect Kalsec's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting environmental stewardship within the food production sector.
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