Watkins Company, officially known as J.R. Watkins, is a distinguished leader in the natural products industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1868, the company has a rich history of innovation, particularly in the realms of personal care, home care, and culinary products. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Watkins offers a diverse range of unique offerings, including their renowned vanilla extract and a variety of herbal remedies. Operating primarily in North America, Watkins has established a strong market position, celebrated for its dedication to natural ingredients and ethical sourcing. The company’s notable achievements include being one of the first to offer a money-back guarantee on its products, reinforcing its commitment to customer satisfaction. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, Watkins continues to set the standard for excellence in the natural products sector.
How does Watkins Company'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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Watkins Company's score of 13 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2021, Watkins Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 174,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 34,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 98,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with a combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 132,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Additionally, Watkins Company is committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2021 baseline by 2030. These targets reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Scope 1 | 34,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 98,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - |
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Watkins 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.