Hellofresh
HelloFresh SE, commonly known as HelloFresh, is a leading meal kit delivery service headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2011, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, North America, and Australia, establishing a strong presence in the food delivery industry. Specialising in providing fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, HelloFresh stands out for its commitment to convenience and quality. The service caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it accessible to a diverse customer base. With millions of meals delivered each week, HelloFresh has solidified its position as a market leader, recognised for its innovative approach to home cooking and sustainability initiatives.
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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
Hellofresh's score of 28 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hellofresh's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, HelloFresh reported total carbon emissions of approximately 162,406,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 65,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling, accounted for about 13,375,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 83,662,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain, such as business travel and fuel-related activities. Over the years, HelloFresh has seen a significant increase in emissions, with total emissions rising from about 47,852,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 162,406,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This increase reflects the company's growth and expansion in the meal kit delivery sector. HelloFresh has committed to near-term climate targets, although specific reduction targets have not been publicly detailed. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target. However, it has set long-term targets aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, indicating a proactive approach to addressing climate change. Overall, HelloFresh's emissions data highlights the challenges faced by rapidly growing companies in the food and staples retailing sector, as they balance expansion with sustainability commitments.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,884,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,536,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 35,432,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hellofresh 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.
