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Barry Callebaut
Food Product ManufacturingSwitzerlandPNK: BYCBF
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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.
65
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+48 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Barry Callebaut's reported carbon emissions
Barry Callebaut, a food products manufacturer headquartered in Switzerland, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2024 as 130,657,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions as 103,810,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of 118,777,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of 128,327,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 13,168,697,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were 120,998,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were 157,906,000 kg CO2e. For 2020, Barry Callebaut's Scope 1 emissions were 103,248,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were 171,741,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 7.8 billion kg CO2e, including 6.891 billion kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 63 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities, and 594 million kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
Barry Callebaut has set ambitious climate commitments validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by fiscal year 2050. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by fiscal year 2030 from a fiscal year 2022 base year. Additionally, Barry Callebaut aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from specific categories by 25% within the same timeframe. The company also has a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 30.3% by fiscal year 2030 from a fiscal year 2022 base year, with a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025. Long-term, Barry Callebaut commits to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by fiscal year 2050 from a fiscal year 2022 base year. Earlier SBTi commitments from a 2018 base year included a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2025. The company also aims to be carbon and forest positive by 2025 as part of its Forever Chocolate commitments.
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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.
On track90%
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.
On track42%
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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