ARCOR Sustainability Profile
ARCOR, officially known as Arcor S.A.I.C., is a leading player in the confectionery and food industry, headquartered in Argentina. Founded in 1951, the company has established a strong presence across Latin America, with significant operations in Brazil and Chile. Specialising in a diverse range of products, ARCOR is renowned for its high-quality chocolates, biscuits, and snacks, which are distinguished by their innovative flavours and premium ingredients. The company has achieved notable milestones, including becoming one of the largest confectionery manufacturers in the region. With a commitment to sustainability and quality, ARCOR continues to strengthen its market position, earning recognition for its contributions to the food sector and its dedication to consumer satisfaction.
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ARCOR's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, ARCOR reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,278,129,000 kg CO2e, comprising 234,001,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 212,777,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 831,351,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were 260,498,000 kg CO2e, and a reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 219,524,000 kg CO2e. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from 1,013,968,000 kg CO2e in 2023. ARCOR has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% compared to a 2017 baseline by 2024, specifically targeting Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company plans to reduce electricity and gas consumption by 15% compared to 2018 levels, also by 2024. These targets reflect ARCOR's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. The emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Arcor S.A.I.C., indicating a corporate family relationship that influences its sustainability reporting and targets.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 297,910,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 261,765,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 369,613,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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ARCOR's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
ARCOR's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 18% last year and increased by approximately 125% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 65% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 37% of Scope 3 emissions.
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ARCOR'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.
ARCOR 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.
