Nutritional products
Products sold in over 130 countries, especially Europe and the USA. Products include sports nutrition, cheese, dairy ingredients, speciality non-dairy ingredients and vitamin and mineral premixes.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Mar 2024)
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Glanbia plc
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12/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 12/100 in the Food Products category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 7 Feb 2021). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global
(2021)
Supporting greyhound racing
Glanbia's Gain Animal Feeds division is a major sponsor of greyhound racing and also supports the cruel bloodsport of hare coursing in Ireland. In 2015, responding to a complaint about its association with cruel hare coursing, Glanbia commented: "we do not pass judgement on sports or activities as long as they are undertaken within the confines of the law."
Source: Change.org
(2018)
Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Source: We Mean Business
(2021)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2018)
CDP Climate Change score of C
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of C.
Source: CDP
(2023)
Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website
(2017)
CDP Water Security score of C
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of C.
Source: CDP
(2023)
Company Details
Type:
Public company
Revenue:
3.9 billion EUR
(2017)
Employees:
6,200
(2017)
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Products / Brands
Glanbia
Optimum Nutrition
Sports Nutrition