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Morton Salt

Morton Salt, officially known as Morton Salt, Inc., is a leading player in the salt industry, headquartered in Chicago, US. Founded in 1848, the company has established itself as a trusted name in salt production, with significant operations across North America. Specialising in a diverse range of products, Morton Salt offers table salt, water softening salt, and industrial salt, each distinguished by their quality and reliability. The brand is particularly renowned for its iconic "Morton Salt Girl" and its innovative packaging, which has set industry standards. With a strong market position, Morton Salt has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable practices and product development. As a pioneer in the salt industry, Morton Salt continues to deliver exceptional products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses alike.

DitchCarbon Score

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Morton Salt's score of 13 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Morton Salt's reported carbon emissions

Morton Salt, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data or reduction targets. Without available figures, it is challenging to assess their carbon footprint or climate commitments in detail. However, the company is expected to align with industry standards and practices regarding sustainability and emissions reduction. As the industry increasingly focuses on climate action, Morton Salt may be exploring initiatives to enhance their environmental performance and contribute to broader climate goals. Further information on their commitments or specific targets would be necessary to provide a comprehensive overview of their climate strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Morton Salt's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Morton Salt is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Morton Salt is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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