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.
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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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Hero's score of 32 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hero's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hero reported total carbon emissions of approximately 623,214,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 33,417,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 27,943,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 584,293,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2022, Hero's total emissions were about 728,103,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 104,889,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. The company has shown a consistent commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions decreasing from 748,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to 623,214,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, Hero has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability, although further details on their long-term climate commitments remain unspecified.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,133,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 698,500,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hero is not committed to any 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.
