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Food Product Manufacturing
NL
updated 17 days ago

Acomo Sustainability Profile

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Acomo, officially known as Acomo N.V., is a prominent player in the global trading and distribution industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 2003, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and Africa. Acomo focuses on sourcing and supplying high-quality food ingredients, particularly in the spices, herbs, and specialty foods sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, Acomo offers unique products that cater to diverse market needs. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have enhanced its market position. Recognised for its expertise and reliability, Acomo continues to thrive as a leader in the food ingredient sector, serving a wide range of clients across the globe.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Acomo's score of 48 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acomo's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Acomo, headquartered in the Netherlands, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,030,433,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4,674,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 5,326,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 1,020,433,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 954,080,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 48,049,000 kg CO2e). Acomo has established ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target reflects the company's dedication to mitigating climate change and aligns with industry standards for greenhouse gas reduction. In previous years, Acomo's emissions were recorded as follows: in 2023, total emissions were about 12,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 4,708,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at around 7,292,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, total emissions reached about 14,228,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of approximately 5,214,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at about 9,014,000 kg CO2e. Acomo's commitment to transparency and accountability in its emissions reporting is evident, as it discloses data across all relevant scopes. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the industry.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Acomo's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acomo's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Acomo's Location?

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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 Acomo is in NL, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Acomo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Acomo's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 93% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
93%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%

Acomo's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Acomo has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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