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.
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Industry Intensity
Meat Processing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Meat Processing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 13% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Darling Ingredients's reported carbon emissions
Darling Ingredients, headquartered in the US and operating in the animal products sector, has set ambitious climate targets. For the reporting year 2024, the company reported a total of approximately 16.2 billion kg CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
The company is committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2023 as a baseline year. Furthermore, Darling Ingredients has aspirations to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
In 2024, Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 1.94 billion kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (market-based) totalled approximately 387.5 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, reaching approximately 13.88 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor.
Looking at previous years, in 2023, Darling Ingredients reported total emissions of approximately 15.43 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 2.04 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 406 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 12.98 billion kg CO2e.
In 2022, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.59 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 419.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year.
Earlier data from 2021 shows Scope 1 at approximately 1.39 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 379.4 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 not disclosed. In 2020, Scope 1 was approximately 1.40 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) was about 404.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 was approximately 318.5 million kg CO2e for fuel and energy-related activities, and other categories.
The company has also indicated a near-term target to reduce energy consumption by 5% per unit processed by 2025, based on 2020 values for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. Additionally, there is a reported figure of CO2 intensity being reduced by 50% since 2020. Darling Ingredients is recognised as a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment maker, with its net-zero commitment dating back to December 2022.
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Darling Ingredients’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
8 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
We are setting a goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2023 baseline year with aspirations for net zero emissions by 205…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2024
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