Public Profile

Morton Salt

Morton Salt, officially known as Morton Salt, Inc., is a leading player in the salt industry, headquartered in Chicago, US. Founded in 1848, the company has established itself as a trusted name in salt production, with significant operations across North America. Specialising in a diverse range of products, Morton Salt offers table salt, water softening salt, and industrial salt, each distinguished by their quality and reliability. The brand is particularly renowned for its iconic "Morton Salt Girl" and its innovative packaging, which has set industry standards. With a strong market position, Morton Salt has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable practices and product development. As a pioneer in the salt industry, Morton Salt continues to deliver exceptional products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Morton Salt's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Morton Salt's score of 3 is lower than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Morton Salt's reported carbon emissions

Morton Salt, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for recent years, as no emissions figures are available. Additionally, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their initiatives. This lack of publicly available information suggests that Morton Salt may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting on its carbon footprint. In the context of the industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. As Morton Salt moves forward, it may consider establishing clear reduction goals and strategies to align with global climate initiatives.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morton Salt's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Morton Salt is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Morton Salt is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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