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Hero

Hero Group, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, renowned for its high-quality products and innovative solutions. Founded in 1886, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe and North America. Hero Group is best known for its extensive range of fruit-based products, including jams, baby food, and snacks, which are distinguished by their commitment to natural ingredients and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product lines and enhancing its market reach, solidifying its position as a trusted brand among consumers. With a focus on quality and innovation, Hero Group continues to lead the market, earning accolades for its dedication to health-conscious offerings and environmental responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hero's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

62

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Hero's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hero's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Hero Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 611,464,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 32,240,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 31,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 578,913,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 632,654,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 33,420,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 5,504,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 593,730,000 kg CO2e. Hero Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2050. These commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
39,000,000
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Scope 2
10,500,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
698,500,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Hero is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hero 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
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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