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Marel

Marel, a leading global provider of advanced food processing solutions, is headquartered in Iceland (IS) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1983, Marel has established itself as a pioneer in the food industry, focusing on innovative technologies for the meat, poultry, and fish sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including processing equipment, software solutions, and integrated systems that enhance efficiency and sustainability. Marel's commitment to innovation is evident in its unique offerings, which are designed to meet the evolving needs of food processors worldwide. With a strong market position, Marel has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its cutting-edge technology and contributions to food safety. As a trusted partner in the food processing industry, Marel continues to drive advancements that shape the future of food production.

DitchCarbon Score

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35

Industry Average

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Industry Benchmark

Marel's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Marel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Marel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 371,744,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,367,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 3,813,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, and steam. The majority of their emissions, about 359,563,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as business travel and the use of sold products. Marel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Overall, Marel's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility, positioning the company as a leader in the industry.

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5,857,000
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4,538,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Marel's primary industry is , which is very low 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. Marel is headquartered in IS, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Marel 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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