Palsgaard
Palsgaard A/S, commonly referred to as Palsgaard, is a leading global manufacturer of emulsifiers and stabilisers, headquartered in Brande, Denmark. Established in 1918, the company has expanded its operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, solidifying its presence in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Palsgaard is renowned for its innovative range of plant-based emulsifiers, which are designed to enhance product quality while promoting sustainability. Their commitment to eco-friendly solutions has positioned them as a pioneer in the market, with notable achievements in developing clean-label products. With over a century of expertise, Palsgaard continues to set industry standards, making significant contributions to food technology and formulation.
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Palsgaard's score of 19 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Palsgaard's reported carbon emissions
Palsgaard, headquartered in Brazil (BR), has made significant strides in reducing its carbon emissions over recent years. In 2016, the company reported net CO2 emissions of approximately 120 kg CO2e per kg of finished product (Scope 1). This figure decreased to about 110 kg CO2e per kg in 2017, and notably, Palsgaard achieved a remarkable reduction to zero emissions in both 2018 and 2019. By 2020, the company maintained its zero emissions status for Scope 1 emissions. Despite these achievements, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Palsgaard, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company has demonstrated a consistent effort to lower its energy consumption, with a decrease from 1270 kWh per kg of finished product in 2016 to 1010 kWh per kg in 2020. This trend reflects Palsgaard's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate impact.
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Palsgaard 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.
