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Rousselot Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Rousselot Inc., a leading name in the gelatine and collagen industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1891, Rousselot has established itself as a pioneer in the production of high-quality gelatine and collagen peptides, catering to diverse sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions, including a range of gelatine products that enhance texture and stability in food applications, as well as collagen peptides that support health and wellness. Rousselot's commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a trusted partner in the market, achieving notable milestones such as ISO certification and recognition for its eco-friendly practices. With a strong focus on research and development, Rousselot continues to lead the way in delivering unique, high-performance products that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Rousselot Inc.'s score of 41 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rousselot Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Darling Ingredients Inc.

Rousselot Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Darling Ingredients Inc., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, Rousselot Inc. inherits emissions data and climate initiatives from Darling Ingredients Inc. This includes participation in various sustainability frameworks, such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from Darling Ingredients Inc. at a level 1 relationship. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Rousselot Inc. have not been disclosed. Rousselot Inc. is committed to addressing climate change through its association with Darling Ingredients Inc., which is actively engaged in reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices across its operations. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction targets highlights the need for further transparency in Rousselot Inc.'s climate commitments.

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201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,365,763,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
420,977,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Rousselot Inc.'s Industry?

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

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

Rousselot Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Rousselot Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 24% last year and increased significantly since 2019, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 71% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
71%
Processing of Sold Products
23%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Rousselot Inc.'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.

Rousselot Inc. 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.

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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