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Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, commonly referred to as Salzwerke, is a leading player in the salt industry, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1889, the company has a rich history of innovation and growth, primarily operating in the regions of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. Specialising in the extraction and processing of rock salt, Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG offers a diverse range of products, including industrial salt, food-grade salt, and de-icing salt, each distinguished by their high purity and quality. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices and advanced production techniques, positioning itself as a trusted supplier in both domestic and international markets. With a strong market presence, Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a key contributor to the salt industry in Europe.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Metallic Mineral Mining 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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Industry Benchmark

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG's score of 10 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG's reported carbon emissions

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor do they have specified reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Without specific emissions figures or reduction initiatives, it is challenging to assess their climate impact or commitments in detail. However, the company operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints. As such, it is likely that Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG is aware of the importance of addressing climate change and may be exploring strategies to enhance their environmental performance in line with industry standards.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG's primary industry is Other non-metallic mineral products, 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. Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

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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