Bunzl Plc
Bunzl Plc, a leading global distribution and outsourcing company, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1854, Bunzl has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Australia, specialising in the supply of essential products and services across various sectors, including foodservice, cleaning, and safety. The company is renowned for its extensive range of disposable and consumable products, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of its diverse customer base. Bunzl's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the industry, enabling it to maintain a competitive edge. With a robust market position, Bunzl has achieved significant milestones, including consistent revenue growth and strategic acquisitions that enhance its service offerings. As a trusted partner, Bunzl Plc continues to deliver value through its comprehensive supply chain solutions.
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Bunzl Plc's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Bunzl Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 17,507,742 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 26,461,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 globally, resulting in a combined total of about 20,569,906 kg CO2e. In the UK, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 12,793,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 2,162,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 14,955,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Bunzl has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in carbon intensity per million GBP revenue by 2030, which translates to a 27.5% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company has pledged that 79% of its suppliers will have science-based targets by 2027. Long-term, Bunzl is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, including a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from 2019 levels. These initiatives align with Bunzl's commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their emissions reduction strategies are consistent with climate science and the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C.
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| 2010 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 95,249,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 28,757,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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