Bel
Bel Group, commonly referred to as Bel, is a prominent player in the global dairy industry, headquartered in France. Founded in 1865, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of cheese and dairy products, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Bel is renowned for its iconic brands, including The Laughing Cow, Babybel, and Boursin, which are celebrated for their quality and innovative packaging. With a commitment to sustainability and health, Bel has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product range to include plant-based alternatives. The company’s dedication to quality and consumer satisfaction has solidified its market position, making it a trusted name in the dairy sector. Bel continues to innovate, ensuring its products meet the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Bel's score of 33 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bel reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 115,947,000 kg CO2e. The company has made significant commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 75.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, Bel has set a target to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. In previous years, Bel's emissions were as follows: in 2022, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,044,900 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 186,400 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions totalled around 3,908,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of about 164,264,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 3,836,000,000 kg CO2e. Bel's climate strategy aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 4,278,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bel 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.
