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Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, commonly known as Purina, is a leading player in the pet food industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1894, Purina has established itself as a trusted name in pet nutrition, with a strong presence across North America and Europe. The company focuses on producing high-quality pet food and treats, catering to the diverse dietary needs of dogs and cats. Purina's core product offerings include well-known brands such as Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE, and Beneful, each designed to promote optimal health and well-being for pets. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Purina has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in pet nutrition and responsible sourcing practices. As a subsidiary of Nestlé, Purina holds a prominent market position, recognised for its dedication to enhancing the lives of pets and their owners.

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56

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.

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Nestlé Purina PetCare Company's score of 56 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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Nestlé Purina PetCare Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 150,312,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 144,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 5,713,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This data indicates a slight increase in emissions compared to 2018, when total emissions were approximately 157,887,510 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 140,540,430 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 16,971,330 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Nestlé Purina is committed to addressing its carbon footprint. The company has not provided information on Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass indirect emissions in the value chain. As part of the broader industry context, Nestlé Purina's emissions intensity was reported at 82.3 kg CO2e per tonne in 2020, reflecting its operational efficiency in relation to carbon output. Overall, while specific reduction targets are not outlined, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency and accountability in climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nestlé Purina PetCare Company's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Nestlé Purina PetCare Company 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.

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