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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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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Palsgaard's score of 34 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Palsgaard's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Palsgaard reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85,048,000 kg CO2e, comprising 15,362,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 15,362,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, alongside 85,048,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all three scopes. Over the years, Palsgaard has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2020, the company achieved a notable reduction in total emissions to about 4,694,000 kg CO2e, down from approximately 14,181,000 kg CO2e in 2019. This reduction highlights their ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Despite these achievements, Palsgaard has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, with a reported CO₂ intensity of 2,300 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2023. Palsgaard's headquarters is located in Brazil (BR), and their commitment to addressing climate change is evident through their comprehensive emissions tracking and reporting practices.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Palsgaard's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Palsgaard is in BR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Palsgaard is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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