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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Hellofresh's score of 33 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Hellofresh's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, HelloFresh reported total carbon emissions of approximately 162,406,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 65,369,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13,375,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 83,662,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 66% reduction in carbon emissions per euro of revenue from its meal-kit production facilities by 2025, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in emissions from other business production facilities by 2025, based on a 2021 baseline. In 2022, HelloFresh's total emissions were about 146,059,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 24,088,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 18,096,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 103,875,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a year-on-year increase in total emissions, reflecting the company's growth and operational expansion. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) and is committed to transparency in its climate impact reporting. However, it is important to note that HelloFresh's near-term targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) have been removed, indicating a shift in their commitment status. Despite this, HelloFresh continues to pursue its internal reduction initiatives, focusing on operational control over its production facilities.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Hellofresh 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.
