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 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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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 13,811,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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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.