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Retail Trade Services
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updated 8 months ago

Merrick Pet Care, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Merrick Pet Care, Inc., a leading name in the pet food industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1988, the company has established itself as a pioneer in crafting high-quality, natural pet food products, focusing on both dogs and cats. Merrick is renowned for its unique recipes that feature real, whole foods, ensuring optimal nutrition and taste for pets. With a commitment to quality, Merrick offers a diverse range of products, including grain-free dry and wet food, treats, and limited ingredient diets. The brand's dedication to using locally sourced ingredients and its innovative cooking methods have garnered significant recognition within the market. As a trusted choice among pet owners, Merrick Pet Care continues to uphold its reputation for excellence and integrity in pet nutrition.

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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Merrick Pet Care, Inc.'s score of 68 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merrick Pet Care, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Merrick Pet Care, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is part of a corporate family that includes Nestlé S.A., from which it inherits climate commitments and initiatives. Merrick Pet Care's climate strategy is influenced by Nestlé's sustainability goals, which include various initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions across their operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Merrick Pet Care are not detailed in the available data. As a merged entity, Merrick Pet Care aligns with Nestlé's broader climate commitments, which encompass initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). These initiatives aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, although specific figures for Merrick Pet Care are not provided. In summary, while Merrick Pet Care, Inc. does not present its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it is committed to sustainability through its association with Nestlé S.A., which sets the framework for its climate actions.

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Scope 1
140,540,430
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Scope 2
16,971,330
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Merrick Pet Care, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merrick Pet Care, Inc.'s primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Merrick Pet Care, Inc.'s Location?

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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. This request for Merrick Pet Care, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Merrick Pet Care, 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.

Merrick Pet Care, 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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