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Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co
Food Product ManufacturingGermany
Last verified 11 months agoritter-sport.com
Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, widely recognised by its iconic brand Ritter Sport, is a distinguished German chocolate manufacturer. Founded in 1912 in Waldenbuch, Germany, this family-owned enterprise has evolved into a prominent player within the global food products and confectionery industry.
Specialising in its characteristic square chocolate bars, Ritter Sport offers a diverse range of high-quality cocoa products. A significant milestone was the introduction of the distinctive square format in 1932, a design conceived to fit perfectly in any sports jacket pocket. This commitment to quality is further underscored by its pioneering use of 100% certified sustainable cocoa, a hallmark of its brand.
As a leading chocolate brand headquartered in Germany, Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG maintains a strong international market presence across various regions. Its focus on ethical sourcing and innovative product development solidifies its position within the competitive chocolate confectionery sector.
12
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-5 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Reported emissions
No reported emissions data is available for Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co yet.
Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co's reported carbon emissions
Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, a food products company headquartered in Germany, has set ambitious climate commitments despite no specific emissions data being available. The company has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets. Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG commits to an absolute reduction of its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. The Scope 3 reduction commitment specifically covers emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, and the processing of sold products. These targets are classified as consistent with reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The target boundary for energy and industry emissions includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Furthermore, Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 3 Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) GHG emissions by 30.3% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. The company also has a deforestation commitment to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31st December 2025.
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Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
42% reduction in scope 3 total
Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel- and energy-relate…
Insufficient data42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.
Insufficient data42%
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Climate initiatives
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