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Darling Ingredients Inc

Common Name
Darling Ingredients
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
15,500
Ticker
DAR
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Darling Ingredients Inc. is a key player in the waste management and environmental services industry, specializing in converting food waste and by-products into sustainable ingredients. The company's ...

Darling Ingredients's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Darling Ingredients completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Darling Ingredients has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Darling Ingredients’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Darling Ingredients's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Darling Ingredients's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Darling Ingredients's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Darling Ingredients's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Darling Ingredients's ESG Report 2022
c. Darling Ingredients's ESG Report 2022
d. Darling Ingredients's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2021
d. Darling Ingredients's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2021

Insights into Darling Ingredients's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofDarling Ingredients amounted to2,309,535metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Darling Ingredientsdecreased by 5.51%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Darling Ingredients's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240550 k1.1 M1.65 M2.2 MtCO2e-3%-1%+14%+29%-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Darling Ingredients's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Darling Ingredients were 1,936,042 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Darling Ingredients reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Darling Ingredients's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 33.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Darling Ingredients's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.31%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Darling Ingredients's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Darling Ingredients reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 387,548 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 373,493 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Darling Ingredients reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Darling Ingredients's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Darling Ingredients's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ad

Compared to the previous year(2023), Darling Ingredients's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Darling Ingredients's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Darling Ingredients use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Darling Ingredients reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Darling Ingredients's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Darling Ingredients's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Darling Ingredients reported 13,876,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Darling Ingredients includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Darling Ingredients's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020222023202403.5 M7 M10.5 M14 MtCO2e+1%+3653%+4%+7%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Darling Ingredients's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Darling Ingredients reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,876,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 97.83%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.17%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Darling Ingredients reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Darling Ingredients's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 4,105.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Darling Ingredients's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Darling Ingredients's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Darling Ingredients disclose?

In 2024, Darling Ingredients reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Darling Ingredients's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Darling Ingredients's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 12,615,000 tCOâ‚‚e(90.91%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 573,000 tCOâ‚‚e(4.13%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 283,000 tCOâ‚‚e(2.04%)

Darling Ingredients's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(2.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(90.9%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(4.1%)

Insights into Darling Ingredients’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Darling Ingredients reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,936,042 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,715 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 338.75 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Darling Ingredients's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1020010,000200,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)KKUKKKellanovaYear: 2024Scope 1: 347,232 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,749Scope 1 Intensity: 27.24 tCO2e/$MBoston BeerYear: 2024Scope 1: 45,778 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,013Scope 1 Intensity: 22.74 tCO2e/$MCotyYear: 2025Scope 1: 9,147 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,893Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$MKKKraft HeinzYear: 2024Scope 1: 412,646 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,846Scope 1 Intensity: 15.97 tCO2e/$MCampbell'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 465,711 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,636Scope 1 Intensity: 48.33 tCO2e/$MPost HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 315,513 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,923Scope 1 Intensity: 39.82 tCO2e/$MFlowers FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 145,697 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,103Scope 1 Intensity: 28.55 tCO2e/$MPriceSmartYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,705 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,914Scope 1 Intensity: 18.26 tCO2e/$MHain Celestial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,167 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,736Scope 1 Intensity: 19.10 tCO2e/$MUUUTZ BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 65,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,409Scope 1 Intensity: 46.58 tCO2e/$MFarmer BrosYear: 2022Scope 1: 19 tCO2eRevenue: $M 315Scope 1 Intensity: 0.06 tCO2e/$MBellring BrandsYear: 2023Scope 1: 228 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.14 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,179,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,142Scope 1 Intensity: 154.09 tCO2e/$MHormel FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 625,338 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,110Scope 1 Intensity: 51.64 tCO2e/$MPilgrims PrideYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,027,389 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,878Scope 1 Intensity: 57.47 tCO2e/$MEstee Lauder CompaniesYear: 2024Scope 1: 36,600 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,608Scope 1 Intensity: 2.35 tCO2e/$MJ&J Snack FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,562 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,575Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MTreeHouse FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,391 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,354Scope 1 Intensity: 39.77 tCO2e/$MGeneral MillsYear: 2024Scope 1: 307,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,857Scope 1 Intensity: 15.50 tCO2e/$MConagra BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 490,454 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,051Scope 1 Intensity: 40.70 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 165,414 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,179Scope 1 Intensity: 20.23 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 736,797 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,468Scope 1 Intensity: 113.92 tCO2e/$MMcCormick & CompanyYear: 2024Scope 1: 38,855 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,724Scope 1 Intensity: 5.78 tCO2e/$MDarling IngredientsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,936,042 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,715Scope 1 Intensity: 338.75 tCO2e/$M

How does Darling Ingredients's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Darling Ingredients reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 338.75 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 24.99, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Darling Ingredients rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Darling Ingredients ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Darling Ingredients among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Darling Ingredients's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Darling Ingredients reported a total carbon footprint of 16,185,535 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.92% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Darling Ingredients's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.73% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.96%.a

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