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Frieslandcampina

FrieslandCampina, officially known as Koninklijke FrieslandCampina N.V., is a leading global dairy cooperative headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1871, the company has grown to become a significant player in the dairy industry, with operations spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. FrieslandCampina focuses on producing high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, and infant nutrition, renowned for their nutritional value and taste. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in product development and supply chain efficiency. With a rich heritage and a strong cooperative model, FrieslandCampina continues to deliver exceptional dairy solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs worldwide.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Frieslandcampina's score of 54 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Frieslandcampina's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, FrieslandCampina reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,639,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 639,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 313,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 10,359,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net climate-neutral dairy production by 2050. FrieslandCampina has established near-term reduction targets, committing to a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% within the same timeframe. A further commitment includes a 42.13% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030, based on 2020 levels. The company is also focused on sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These efforts align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate FrieslandCampina's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and contributing to global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Frieslandcampina's primary industry is Dairy products, which is medium 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. Frieslandcampina is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Frieslandcampina 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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