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Meat and Poultry
US
updated 8 months ago

Mars Petcare US, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Mars Petcare US, Inc., a leading player in the pet care industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1935, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative pet nutrition and health solutions. Mars Petcare is renowned for its diverse range of products and services, including premium pet food brands, veterinary care, and pet health services. Their commitment to quality and sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Mars Petcare has garnered numerous accolades for its contributions to pet welfare and nutrition, making it a trusted name among pet owners and professionals alike. The company continues to lead the way in advancing pet care through research and development, ensuring pets live healthier, happier lives.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Meat and Poultry 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Mars Petcare US, Inc.'s score of 52 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mars Petcare US, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Mars, Incorporated

Mars Petcare US, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, which cascades its climate commitments and emissions data. Mars, Incorporated has set ambitious climate targets, including commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Mars Petcare US, Inc. are not detailed in the available information. The company is aligned with various sustainability initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and RE100, all of which are part of Mars, Incorporated's broader climate strategy. As a subsidiary, Mars Petcare US, Inc. benefits from the overarching climate commitments of its parent company, which aims to address emissions across all scopes. The lack of specific emissions data highlights the need for continued transparency and accountability in reporting climate impacts.

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20122015202120232024
Scope 1
800
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
1,100
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
Scope 3
12,200
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Mars Petcare US, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mars Petcare US, Inc.'s primary industry is Meat and Poultry , which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Mars Petcare US, Inc.'s Location?

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Very high
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 Mars Petcare US, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Mars Petcare US, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Mars Petcare US, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
17%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Mars Petcare US, Inc.'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.

Mars Petcare US, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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Compare Mars Petcare US, Inc.'s Emissions with Industry Peers

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Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

US
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Food products nec
Updated about 2 months ago

Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc.

US
•
Food products nec
Updated 24 days ago

Unilever

GB
•
Food products nec
Updated about 21 hours ago

Colgate Palmolive

US
•
Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52)
Updated about 14 hours ago

BASF SE

DE
•
Chemicals nec
Updated about 21 hours ago

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