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Barilla

Barilla Group, commonly known as Barilla, is a leading Italian food company headquartered in Parma, Italy. Founded in 1877, Barilla has established itself as a prominent player in the global pasta and sauces industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its high-quality pasta products, including traditional dried pasta and fresh varieties, as well as a diverse range of sauces that cater to various culinary preferences. Barilla's commitment to quality and sustainability has earned it a strong market position, making it one of the largest pasta producers in the world. Notable achievements include its innovative approach to product development and a focus on health-conscious offerings, which resonate with modern consumers. With a rich heritage and a dedication to excellence, Barilla continues to be a trusted name in kitchens worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Products 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Barilla's score of 28 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Barilla's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Barilla reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 294,643 tonnes CO2e, with 20,148 tonnes attributed to Scope 1 emissions and 18,017 tonnes to Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, Barilla's emissions have fluctuated, with a peak of about 400,572 tonnes CO2e in 2020. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, Barilla targets a 26% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per tonne of finished product by the same year. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Barilla's commitment to sustainability in the food and beverage sector.

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Scope 1
185,492,000
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193,687,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barilla'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. Barilla is headquartered in IT, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Barilla is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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