Bel
Bel Group, commonly referred to as Bel, is a prominent player in the global dairy industry, headquartered in France. Founded in 1865, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of cheese and dairy products, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Bel is renowned for its iconic brands, including The Laughing Cow, Babybel, and Boursin, which are celebrated for their quality and innovative packaging. With a commitment to sustainability and health, Bel has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product range to include plant-based alternatives. The company’s dedication to quality and consumer satisfaction has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in the dairy sector. Bel continues to innovate, ensuring its products meet the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.
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Industry Average
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Bel's score of 86 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Bel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Bel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,837,474,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 100,155,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,530,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 3,732,789,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 4,036,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 103,590,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 12,357,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 3,908,627,000 kg CO2e. Bel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in its carbon footprint by 2030 compared to a 2021 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2035, also relative to 2017 levels. Notably, Bel aims for a 75.6% reduction in absolute emissions across Scopes 1 and 2 by 2035, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Furthermore, Bel is striving for carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2050, with an interim goal of achieving carbon neutrality for its production sites by 2025. These targets reflect Bel's commitment to align with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from its parent company, Bel SA, ensuring a unified approach to sustainability across its operations.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Bel 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.
