Public Profile

NZ Starch

NZ Starch, officially known as New Zealand Starch Limited, is a leading player in the starch manufacturing industry, headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1995, the company has made significant strides in producing high-quality starches for various applications, including food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial uses. With a strong operational presence across the Asia-Pacific region, NZ Starch is renowned for its innovative products, such as native and modified starches, which are distinguished by their exceptional purity and performance. The company’s commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the market, catering to diverse customer needs. NZ Starch continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a key contributor to the starch industry while maintaining a focus on research and development to enhance its product offerings.

DitchCarbon Score

How does NZ Starch'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.

16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

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Industry Benchmark

NZ Starch's score of 16 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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NZ Starch's reported carbon emissions

NZ Starch, headquartered in New Zealand, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a result, specific figures regarding their emissions in kg CO2e, including Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, are not provided. In the absence of detailed emissions data, it is important to note that NZ Starch has not outlined any specific reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, there are no documented climate pledges or initiatives aimed at reducing their carbon footprint. As the industry increasingly focuses on sustainability and climate action, NZ Starch's lack of publicly available emissions data and reduction commitments may reflect a broader context within the sector, where many companies are actively working to enhance transparency and set ambitious climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. NZ Starch's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. NZ Starch is headquartered in NZ, which has a rank of very low, indicating very 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.

NZ Starch 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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