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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 a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in the chocolate and cocoa industry, Barry Callebaut offers a diverse range of products, including gourmet chocolate, cocoa powders, and innovative solutions for various applications. Their commitment to sustainability and quality sets them apart in the market. With a robust market position, Barry Callebaut is recognised for its significant achievements, including being the largest chocolate manufacturer worldwide. The company continues to lead the industry with its dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions.

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76

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.

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Barry Callebaut's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Barry Callebaut reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,531,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 10,005,800 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 13,161,670,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, resulting in a combined total of about 13,184,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. Since the launch of their "Forever Chocolate" initiative in 2016, Barry Callebaut has achieved a reduction of over 17% in carbon intensity per tonne of product, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. They have set ambitious targets to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 35% across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline year. Looking ahead, Barry Callebaut aims to achieve net-zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2050. Their long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute emissions for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050, with interim targets of a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Additionally, they are committed to no deforestation in their supply chain by the end of 2025. Barry Callebaut's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and their climate commitments align with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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7,830,000,000
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Scope 2
150,000,000
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Scope 3
7,820,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barry Callebaut'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. This request for Barry Callebaut is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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