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.
+48 vs industry average
Barry Callebaut’s score of 65 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Barry Callebaut's reported carbon emissions
Barry Callebaut's 2023 carbon emissions totalled approximately 13.4 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 (about 118.8 million kg CO2e), Scope 2 (about 128.3 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (about 13.17 billion kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a long-term goal to be a net-zero company by 2050.
For near-term goals, Barry Callebaut aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 3% by 2030, with a further commitment to decarbonise its corporate footprint in line with capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius by the same year.
The company is also committed to a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), with a goal to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 35% by 2025 from a 2018 base year. This includes a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 25% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year. Furthermore, Barry Callebaut has set a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2022 base year, and also to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.
The company has also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025.
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Barry Callebaut’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Barry Callebaut AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by FY2050 from a FY2022 base year.
2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Barry Callebaut AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 42% by FY2030 from a FY2022 base year.
2050
Barry Callebaut AG commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas…
Barry Callebaut AG commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
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Climate initiatives

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Climate Action 100
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