Viscofan
Viscofan, officially known as Viscofan S.A., is a leading global manufacturer of artificial casings for the meat industry, headquartered in Spain. Founded in 1975, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, becoming a key player in the food processing sector. Viscofan's core offerings include a diverse range of casings made from collagen, cellulose, and plastic, which are renowned for their quality and innovation. The company’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement sets it apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, Viscofan has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in production and sustainability practices. Its dedication to customer satisfaction and product development continues to drive its success in the global food industry.
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Viscofan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Viscofan reported an intensity of approximately 0.00007 kg CO2e per million extruded metres, reflecting their ongoing commitment to reducing carbon emissions. The company has not disclosed specific absolute emissions figures for 2023, nor have they provided data for Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 emissions in recent years. In 2022, the intensity of emissions was slightly higher at about 0.000072 kg CO2e per million extruded metres. In 2021, Viscofan reported total emissions of 405,299,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 142,682,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, amounting to a combined total of 547,981,000 kg CO2e. This represented a decrease from 2020, where total emissions were 563,188,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 397,959,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 165,228,000 kg CO2e. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or commitments disclosed, Viscofan's emissions intensity metrics indicate a focus on improving their environmental performance. The company continues to monitor and report on their emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 378,128,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 164,138,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Viscofan 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.
