Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1996 through the merger of Callebaut and Barry, the company has established itself as a key player in the food products nec industry, serving clients across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
With a diverse portfolio that includes gourmet chocolate, cocoa powders, and innovative chocolate solutions, Barry Callebaut is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and quality. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being the first to introduce a ruby chocolate variant, which showcases its dedication to innovation. As a market leader, Barry Callebaut continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred partner for chocolatiers and food manufacturers worldwide.
+47 vs industry average
Barry Callebaut’s score of 64 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Part of the Sustainability team at Barry Callebaut?
- Control how your company's emission story is told
- Respond to customers efficiently
- See who's viewing your profile
Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Barry Callebaut's reported carbon emissions
## Barry Callebaut's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments Barry Callebaut, a food products company headquartered in Switzerland (CH), has established ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. The company is committed to decarbonising its corporate footprint in alignment with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030. **Recent Emissions Data:** For the reporting year 2023, Barry Callebaut reported total emissions of approximately 13.4 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes: * Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 118.8 million kg CO2e. * Scope 2 emissions: Approximately 128.3 million kg CO2e. * Scope 3 emissions: Approximately 13.17 billion kg CO2e. In the previous reporting year, 2022, total Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to approximately 278.9 million kg CO2e. **Climate Targets and Initiatives:** Barry Callebaut has set a near-term target to reduce its total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 35% by 2025, using a 2018 base year. More recently, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by FY2030, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by FY2030, both from a FY2022 base year. The company also aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by FY2050, with a corresponding 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions over the same timeframe. Additionally, Barry Callebaut has specific targets for Land-Use emissions, committing to a 30.3% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) GHG emissions by FY2030 and no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Their long-term commitment includes a 72% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by FY2050. The company's climate commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and demonstrate a clear strategy to address their environmental impact across all scopes of emissions.
Unlock detailed emission data
Access structured emission data, company specific factors and auditable source documents
Barry Callebaut’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
By 2030, we will have decarbonized our corporate footprint i…
By 2030, we will have decarbonized our corporate footprint in line with global efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees. By 2050, we wil…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
See all 1 climate goals
Already have an account? Sign in now
Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
View similar organisationsFrequently asked questions
Common questions about Barry Callebaut’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Usage policy
You’re welcome to quote or reference data from this page, but please include a visible link back to this URL. Bulk collection, resale, or redistribution of data from multiple profiles is not permitted.
See our License Agreement for more details.
Where does DitchCarbondata come from?
Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers
Learn moreCurious to see your top suppliers emissions?
Book a demo for a pilot project