Public Profile

BHJ A/S

BHJ A/S, headquartered in Denmark (DK), is a leading player in the food and feed industry, specialising in high-quality protein products. Founded in 1981, the company has established a strong presence in Europe and Asia, focusing on sustainable sourcing and innovative processing techniques. With a diverse portfolio that includes meat and fish proteins, BHJ A/S is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its operational footprint and enhancing its product offerings to meet evolving consumer demands. Recognised for its expertise and reliability, BHJ A/S continues to strengthen its market position, delivering exceptional value to customers while prioritising environmental responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

How does BHJ A/S's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pork Processing 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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Industry Benchmark

BHJ A/S's score of 33 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BHJ A/S's reported carbon emissions

BHJ A/S, headquartered in Denmark, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Although specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets based on a 2021 baseline. For the near term, BHJ aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 48.8% by 2030. Additionally, the company is committed to ensuring that 80% of its suppliers and customers, based on emissions, will have science-based targets by 2028. In terms of Scope 3 emissions, BHJ has set a target to reduce FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, Agriculture, and other related emissions) emissions by about 30.3% by 2030, alongside a commitment to no deforestation in its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Looking towards the long term, BHJ has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions. The company also aims for a 72% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions by the same year. These targets reflect BHJ's commitment to aligning with industry standards and contributing to global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BHJ A/S's primary industry is Products of meat pigs, which is high 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 BHJ A/S is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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BHJ A/S is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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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