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Darling Ingredients Inc., a leading player in the animal products nec industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, the company has established itself as a key provider of sustainable solutions, focusing on the conversion of edible and inedible by-products into high-quality ingredients. With operations spanning North America and beyond, Darling Ingredients excels in producing a diverse range of products, including animal fats, proteins, and renewable energy sources.
The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, utilising advanced technologies to create value from waste. Darling Ingredients has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a market leader in the animal by-products sector. Its unique offerings not only support various industries but also contribute to a circular economy, making it a vital player in the global market.
38
DitchCarbon score
+18 vs industry average
Darling Ingredients’s score of 38 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Meat Processing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.603
20182025
The Meat Processing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 13% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Darling Ingredients's reported carbon emissions
Darling Ingredients, a US-headquartered company in the animal products sector, reported total emissions of approximately 16.2 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 1.94 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 387.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 13.88 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 15.43 billion kg CO2e, comprising 2.04 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 406 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 12.98 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Looking back to 2022, Darling Ingredients reported Scope 1 emissions of 1.59 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of 419.1 million kg CO2e.
Darling Ingredients has set a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2023 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company had previously committed to reducing energy consumption by 5% per unit processed by 2025, from 2020 values. Darling Ingredients is a signatory to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with an expired commitment.
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Darling Ingredients’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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