Roquette
Roquette Frères, commonly known as Roquette, is a leading global player in the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, headquartered in France. Founded in 1933, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on innovative plant-based ingredients and solutions. Specialising in starches, proteins, and polyols, Roquette is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and quality. Its core products, including maltodextrins and sweeteners, are designed to enhance food texture and nutritional value, setting the company apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, Roquette has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in bioplastics and plant-based alternatives, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the industry. The company continues to drive innovation, catering to the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Roquette's score of 59 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Roquette's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Roquette reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,321,912,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,909,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 460,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,042,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations. Roquette's targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. The company is committed to addressing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 313 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 79 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Roquette is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
