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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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64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Faerch's score of 64 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Faerch's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Faerch A/S reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 14,336,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 177,189,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 956,300,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a total increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,406,191,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 10,109,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 203,509,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,192,573,000 kg CO2e. Faerch has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its 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. 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. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and include biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks in their calculations. Faerch's commitment to sustainability positions it as a leader in the containers and packaging sector, headquartered in Denmark.

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20222023
Scope 1
10,109,000
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Scope 2
203,509,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,192,573,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Faerch's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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 Faerch is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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