Thai Union
Thai Union Group PCL, commonly known as Thai Union, is a leading global player in the seafood industry, headquartered in Thailand. Established in 1977, the company has grown to become a major force in the production and distribution of seafood products, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Thai Union is renowned for its diverse range of products, including canned tuna, shrimp, and pet food, distinguished by a commitment to sustainability and quality. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering responsible sourcing practices and being a key advocate for ocean conservation. With a strong market position, Thai Union has received numerous accolades for its innovation and sustainability efforts, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the seafood sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Thai Union's score of 60 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Thai Union's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Thai Union Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,343,360 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, with an additional 3,555,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, which include those from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation, Thai Union also targets a 42% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050. Thai Union is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their targets are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This comprehensive approach underscores their dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.
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Get Started| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 422,695,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 171,758,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Thai Union 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.
