IRVING,
Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Darling
Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) has been recognized by
Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies of
2024, ranking #129 of 600 companies headquartered in the United States and #13 of 48 companies
within the Consumer Goods industry, as assessed by Newsweek and
Statista Inc. The company consistently improved its ranking in
recent years, moving up the list by more than 60 spots,
compared to #191 in 2023 and more than 300 spots compared to #433
in 2022. The Newsweek rankings take a holistic view of corporate
responsibility, considering all three pillars of ESG:
Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance.
"At Darling Ingredients, sustainability is not just a concept,
it is the driving force of our business," said Randall C. Stuewe, Chairman and CEO of Darling
Ingredients. "Our commitment to sustainability is unwavering, and
we are continuously exploring innovative ways to maximize resources
and contribute toward a more circular economy."
Darling Ingredients is one of the world's leading practitioners
of circularity, transforming unused resources from the animal
agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients that
nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with
renewable energy. The company creates food ingredients that are
used to make gelatin capsules for pills, thickeners for foods and
collagen peptides for health and nutrition, and sells ingredients
to companies that make animal feed, pet food and fertilizers.
Darling Ingredients is also a leading producer of renewable energy,
including renewable diesel and biomethane.
"It is a true honor to be recognized as one of America's Most
Responsible Companies in Newsweek's 2024 rankings," said
Suann Guthrie, Senior Vice President
of Investor Relations, Sustainability and Communications. "We
transform what others often see as waste into vital products that
create value for both our shareholders and the world. This ranking
represents our commitment to sustainability, responsible business
practices and strong governance."
Darling Ingredients' commitment to environmental, social and
governance (ESG) issues starts at the top with its board of
directors and senior leadership, and is embedded throughout the
organization. The company has committed to setting science-based
targets, in line with its long-term goal of achieving net-zero
emissions from its operations by 2050. Details on Darling
Ingredients' ESG commitments are outlined at
darlingii.com/sustainability
About Darling Ingredients
Darling Ingredients Inc.
(NYSE: DAR) is the largest publicly traded company turning edible
by-products and food waste into sustainable products and a leading
producer of renewable energy. Recognized as a sustainability
leader, the company operates more than 260 facilities in 17
countries and repurposes approximately 15% of the world's meat
industry waste streams into value-added products, such as green
energy, renewable diesel, collagen, fertilizer, animal proteins and
meals and pet food ingredients. To learn more, visit darlingii.com.
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Darling Ingredients Contacts
Investors:
Suann
Guthrie
Senior VP, Investor Relations, Sustainability
& Communications
(469) 214-8202;
suann.guthrie@darlingii.com
Media:
Jillian Fleming
Director, Global Communications
(972) 541-7115;
jillian.fleming@darlingii.com
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