Danish Crown
Danish Crown, a leading player in the global meat industry, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1887, the company has evolved into one of the largest pork and beef producers, renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. Danish Crown's core offerings include a diverse range of meat products, from fresh cuts to processed goods, all distinguished by their adherence to high welfare standards and innovative production techniques. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its sustainability initiatives and product excellence, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a strong focus on sustainability and traceability, Danish Crown continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a trusted choice for consumers and partners alike.
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Danish Crown's score of 66 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Danish Crown's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Danish Crown reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,015,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 152,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 176,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 10,687,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. In 2023, total emissions were about 11,306,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 157,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 184,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Danish Crown has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from production and logistics per kg of meat by 2030, relative to a 2005 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2029/30 from a 2019/20 base year. Furthermore, Danish Crown envisions achieving carbon neutrality (net zero) by 2050 across all scopes. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Danish Crown's ongoing efforts reflect a commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact within the meat production industry.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Danish Crown 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.
