Darling Ingredients Sets Ambitious 2030 Emissions Reduction Target in 2023 Sustainability Report

Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) has set a new ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, as announced in their recently published 2023 Sustainability Progress Report. This target aligns with the company's commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its long-term aspiration of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Chairman and CEO Randall C. Stuewe emphasized the company's role in sustainability, stating:

"Sustainability is core to who we are and what we do. Our emissions reduction target is a significant step toward making our operations more sustainable, benefiting our customers and the environment."

Key Achievements in 2023:

• Emission Targets: Commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, with plans to submit Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets to SBTi for validation by the end of 2024.

• Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Construction of a new unit at the Diamond Green Diesel joint venture to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

• Community Engagement: Continued partnership with FFA, donating over $270,000 in 2023.

• Biodiversity: Proactively mapped biodiversity risks across U.S. operations to better understand habitat availability and species richness.

The report reflects Darling Ingredients' ongoing efforts to strengthen its business sustainably, with significant progress made in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. As the company looks to the future, it remains committed to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its role in the circular economy.

Source: darlingii.com