Faerch
Faerch, officially known as Faerch A/S, is a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions headquartered in Denmark (DK). Established in 1969, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on innovative products that cater to the food industry, particularly in the areas of ready meals, fresh produce, and convenience foods. With a strong presence across Europe and beyond, Faerch is renowned for its commitment to circular economy principles, offering unique packaging solutions made from recycled materials. Their core products include high-quality trays and containers that not only enhance food safety but also reduce environmental impact. Recognised for its pioneering approach, Faerch has achieved notable milestones in sustainability, positioning itself as a market leader in eco-friendly packaging. The company continues to set industry standards, driving advancements in both product design and material innovation.
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Faerch's score of 56 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Faerch's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Faerch A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,433,600,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 14,336,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 177,189,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,242,075,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 819,909,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 95,630,000 kg CO2e). Faerch has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Furthermore, long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets encompass biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,109,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 203,509,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,192,573,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Faerch 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.
