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Parmalat Sustainability Profile

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Parmalat S.p.A., a leading player in the dairy and food industry, is headquartered in Italy and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and South America. Founded in 1961, the company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) milk processing, which revolutionised the dairy sector. Parmalat's core offerings include a diverse range of dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yoghurt, alongside fruit juices and other food items. What sets Parmalat apart is its commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that its products meet the highest standards of safety and taste. With a strong market position, Parmalat is recognised for its sustainability initiatives and has garnered numerous awards for excellence in food production.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Parmalat's score of 40 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Parmalat's reported carbon emissions

In 2017, Parmalat reported total carbon emissions of approximately 387,149,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 297,410,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 684,559,000 kg CO2e. This data is cascaded from its parent company, Parmalat S.p.A., which is part of the Groupe Lactalis S.A. corporate family. The previous year's emissions in 2016 were slightly lower, with Scope 1 emissions at about 380,974,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 289,474,000 kg CO2e, resulting in a total of around 670,448,000 kg CO2e. Currently, Parmalat has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, and there are no disclosed Scope 3 emissions. The company is committed to improving its environmental performance, but specific initiatives or targets have not been detailed in the available data. As a subsidiary of Groupe Lactalis S.A., any climate commitments or initiatives may be influenced by the broader corporate strategies of the parent organisation.

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20162017
Scope 1
380,974,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
289,474,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Parmalat's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Parmalat's primary industry is Dairy Processing, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Parmalat's Location?

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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 Parmalat is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Parmalat's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Parmalat has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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