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Thornton Sugar LTD

Thornton Sugar Ltd, a prominent player in the sugar industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK and Europe. Founded in the early 20th century, the company has established itself as a leader in sugar production, refining, and distribution, with a commitment to quality and sustainability. Specialising in a diverse range of sugar products, including granulated, icing, and specialty sugars, Thornton Sugar Ltd stands out for its innovative processing techniques and dedication to customer satisfaction. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly practices and a robust supply chain network. With a strong market position, Thornton Sugar Ltd is recognised for its reliability and excellence, serving both retail and industrial clients. Its focus on quality and sustainability continues to drive its success in the competitive sugar market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Thornton Sugar LTD'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.

4

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Thornton Sugar LTD's score of 4 is lower 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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Thornton Sugar LTD's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, Thornton Sugar LTD reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,864,879 kg CO2e, with all emissions classified under Scope 1. This figure includes emissions from stationary combustion, which accounted for about 4,158,272 kg CO2e. Currently, there are no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Thornton Sugar LTD, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. As the company operates within the sugar industry, it faces increasing pressure to enhance sustainability practices and reduce its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Thornton Sugar LTD's primary industry is Sugar, 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. Thornton Sugar LTD is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Thornton Sugar LTD 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.

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