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Primient Sustainability Profile

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Primient, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the bioproducts industry, specialising in sustainable solutions derived from renewable resources. Founded in 2020, the company has quickly established itself as a key innovator in the production of high-quality ingredients for food, beverage, and industrial applications. With a strong operational presence across North America, Primient focuses on delivering unique products such as plant-based sweeteners and biopolymers, setting itself apart through its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in fermentation technology that enhance product efficiency and reduce waste. Recognised for its dedication to quality and sustainability, Primient continues to strengthen its market position, contributing to a greener future while meeting the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Primient's score of 41 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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Primient's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Primient reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,165,114,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 103,562,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 5,883,777,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions include categories such as purchased goods and services (1,769,132,000 kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (2,813,831,000 kg CO2e). Primient has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. The company also targets a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe, alongside a specific goal to cut Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 26%. Additionally, Primient is committed to achieving no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Primient's commitment to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Primary Products Ingredients Americas LLC, the parent company, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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20222023
Scope 1
1,215,602,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
228,365,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
4,702,746,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Primient's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Primient'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 Primient is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Primient's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Primient's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 25% last year and increased by approximately 25% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Downstream Leased Assets" being the largest emissions source at 48% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Downstream Leased Assets
48%
Processing of Sold Products
39%
Purchased Goods and Services
30%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Investments
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Primient'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.

Primient 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
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