Ferrero
Ferrero S.p.A., a renowned Italian confectionery company, is headquartered in Alba, Italy. Founded in 1946, Ferrero has grown to become a global leader in the chocolate and confectionery industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is best known for its iconic products, including Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Kinder Chocolate, each distinguished by their unique recipes and high-quality ingredients. Over the decades, Ferrero has achieved numerous milestones, such as expanding its product range and entering new markets, solidifying its position as one of the top confectionery brands worldwide. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Ferrero continues to delight consumers with its exceptional offerings, making it a beloved choice for chocolate lovers everywhere.
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How does Ferrero's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ferrero's score of 26 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ferrero's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ferrero reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,054,798,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 484,962,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 62,543,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 6,954,798,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are particularly significant, comprising the majority of their total emissions, with notable contributions from purchased goods and services (5,622,777,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (885,188,000 kg CO2e). Ferrero has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, the company is actively engaged in addressing its carbon footprint and has reported emissions data across multiple years, indicating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while Ferrero acknowledges its emissions, it may still be in the process of developing a comprehensive strategy to mitigate its climate impact.
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Get Started| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 30,135,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,736,670,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000.0 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ferrero 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.
