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Ardo

Ardo, officially known as Ardo Group, is a leading player in the frozen food industry, headquartered in Belgium. Established in 1980, the company has grown significantly, with major operational regions across Europe, particularly in Belgium, France, and the UK. Ardo specialises in the production and distribution of high-quality frozen vegetables, herbs, and ready-to-eat meals, setting itself apart through its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a focus on maintaining the freshness and nutritional value of its products, Ardo employs advanced freezing techniques that preserve taste and quality. The company has achieved notable market recognition, positioning itself as a trusted supplier for both retail and food service sectors. Ardo's dedication to quality and sustainability has earned it a strong reputation, making it a preferred choice for consumers seeking convenient and healthy meal options.

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57

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

Ardo's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ardo's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ardo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 32,176,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 20,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 606,618,000 kg CO2e, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services (about 767,122,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (approximately 494,172,000 kg CO2e). Ardo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in the intensity of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. This target reflects their long-term strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint in line with industry standards. The company is actively working towards these goals, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions per unit of production. Overall, Ardo's commitment to reducing carbon emissions demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with global sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
71,195,000
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Scope 2
71,195,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ardo'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 Ardo is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ardo is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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