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Food Product Manufacturing
DE
updated 24 days ago

Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co

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Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. is a renowned German confectionery company, headquartered in Waldenbuch, DE. Founded in 1912, the company has established itself as a leader in the chocolate industry, particularly known for its innovative square chocolate bars. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Ritter Sport has expanded its operations across Europe and beyond, reaching a global audience. The brand is celebrated for its unique approach to chocolate production, offering a diverse range of flavours and fillings that cater to various consumer preferences. Notable achievements include the introduction of eco-friendly packaging and a strong emphasis on fair trade practices. As a prominent player in the chocolate market, Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. continues to uphold its legacy of excellence while adapting to modern consumer demands.

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How does Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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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

Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co's score of 15 is lower than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co's reported carbon emissions

Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Germany, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. The company has pledged to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by the year 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment encompasses a wide range of activities, including 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. The targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified under the 1.5°C pathway, indicating that they are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. While specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, Alfred Ritter's proactive approach to climate action reflects a growing trend within the food and beverage processing sector to address sustainability and reduce environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Alfred Ritter Gmbh And Co 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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