Darling Ingredients Inc
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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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Darling Ingredients's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Darling Ingredients amounted to 2,309,535 metric 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 Ingredients decreased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 373,493 tCO₂e 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 9 of 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 emissions have 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 tCO₂e (90.91%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 573,000 tCO₂e (4.13%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 283,000 tCO₂e (2.04%)
Darling Ingredients's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,715 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 338.75 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Darling Ingredients's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e 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 tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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