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Food Product Manufacturing
US
updated 4 days ago

Bunge

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Bunge Limited, commonly referred to as Bunge, is a leading global agribusiness and food company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1818, Bunge has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, South America, and Europe. The company operates primarily in the agribusiness sector, focusing on the processing and trading of oilseeds, grains, and other agricultural commodities. Bunge's core products include vegetable oils, protein meals, and specialty ingredients, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Bunge has evolved into a market leader, recognised for its innovative supply chain solutions and robust distribution network. The company's dedication to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship further solidifies its position as a trusted partner in the global food industry.

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64

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Bunge's score of 64 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bunge's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bunge reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1665988000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 867115000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 136679303000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with all three scopes disclosed. Bunge has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they target a 12.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same period. As of 2024, Bunge has achieved a 19.7% reduction in absolute emissions against their 2020 baseline, demonstrating progress towards their goals. The company is also committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with interim targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Bunge's initiatives include a 10% reduction in emissions intensity per unit of production for both Scope 1 and 2 by 2026, compared to a 2016 baseline. Bunge's emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from their parent company, Bunge Global SA, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals. The company continues to focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,694,967,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,729,080,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
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-
-
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bunge'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 Bunge is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bunge 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
Reduction Actions

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