Key Takeaways:
- Adherence to SBTi 1.5°C Trajectory: Primient aligns with ambitious Science-Based Targets initiative goals.
- 2030 Emission Reduction Targets: Targets include significant reductions in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- Pioneering Role in Corn Wet Milling Industry: Primient among the first to align with 1.5°C SBT in its sector.
- Achievements in Energy Efficiency and Coal Transition: Notable progress in sustainable energy use.
- Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture: Collaboration with Truterra to promote regenerative farming practices.
Primient Targets Significant Reductions In Scope 1,2 and 3 Emissions
Strategic Alignment with Science-Based Targets
Primient, a producer of plant-based food and industrial ingredients, has announced its commitment to science-based targets in line with the 1.5°C goal set by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment represents a strategic move towards enhanced sustainability in their operations.
Emission Reduction Goals for 2030
The company’s targets for 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year, focus on a 46.2% reduction in absolute emissions for Scope 1 and 2 and a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions. Additionally, Primient aims to decrease Scope 3 FLAG (forest, land, and agriculture) emissions by 26% and achieve a zero-deforestation supply chain by 2025.
Sustainability Leadership and Innovations
As noted by Laura Kowalski, Global Sustainability Manager, and Jim Stutelberg, CEO of Primient, the company is actively seeking new technologies and processes to reduce its carbon footprint further and improve manufacturing operations.
Industry Benchmark Setting
Primient has been recognized for setting benchmarks in the corn wet milling industry, particularly in its early alignment with the 1.5°C SBTi. The company’s achievements include operating energy-efficient facilities and being the first in its industry to move away from coal completely.
Focus on Sustainable Agricultural Practices
The company’s collaboration with Truterra involves significant acreage of corn in sustainable agriculture programs. This initiative aims to implement regenerative farming practices in the US Midwest, highlighting Primient’s focus on environmental sustainability in agriculture.
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