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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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54

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 54 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 2023, Ardo reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 54,293,000 kg CO2e, comprising 32,363,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 22,972,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to about 606,618,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (767,122,000 kg CO2e) and waste generated in operations (137,529,000 kg CO2e). Ardo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in the intensity of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (measured in kg CO2e per tonne of production) from the fiscal year 2019/20 to 2029/30. This long-term target reflects the company's dedication to improving its environmental performance and reducing its carbon footprint. Overall, Ardo's emissions data and reduction initiatives highlight its proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability within the food industry.

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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
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