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Bunge

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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41

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Bunge's score of 41 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Bunge's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bunge Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 28,635,880,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,667,457,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,016,131,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 94,942,911,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, Bunge targets a 12.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and fuel and energy-related activities, over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to well below 2°C. Bunge's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the agricultural production sector.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,663,890,000
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
1,726,566,000
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 3
-
-
-
00,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Bunge is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Bunge 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.

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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