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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.

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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Thai Union's score of 69 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Thai Union's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Thai Union reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 and about 406,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined. This marks a significant reduction from 2023, where emissions were approximately 4,165,375,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 and about 434,336,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. Thai Union has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute GHG emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This long-term target includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 by 2050, alongside a similar reduction for Scope 3 emissions. These initiatives are part of Thai Union's SeaChange® 2030 global sustainability strategy, which aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the 1.5°C ambition of the Paris Agreement. The company is actively working towards these goals to mitigate its environmental impact and contribute to global climate efforts.

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Scope 1
422,695,000
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Scope 2
171,758,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Thai Union's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Thai Union is in TH, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Thai Union is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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