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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In 2023, Palsgaard reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,362,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions of about 85,048,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact, with emissions data inherited from their parent company, Palsgaard A/S. Over the years, Palsgaard has demonstrated a fluctuating trend in emissions. For instance, in 2022, their Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 18,714,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, they reported approximately 7,206,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and 112,155,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a notable reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2021 to 2023. Despite these figures, Palsgaard has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Their commitment to sustainability is evident, but further details on actionable reduction strategies are currently unavailable. Palsgaard's emissions data and climate commitments highlight their ongoing efforts to manage and reduce their carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 
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.
Palsgaard 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.
