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Bunzl

Bunzl plc, a leading global distribution and outsourcing company, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1854, Bunzl has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Australia, specialising in the supply of essential products and services across various sectors, including foodservice, cleaning, and safety. The company is renowned for its extensive range of disposable and consumable products, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of its diverse customer base. Bunzl's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the industry, enabling it to maintain a competitive edge. With a robust market position, Bunzl has achieved significant milestones, including consistent revenue growth and strategic acquisitions that enhance its service offerings. As a trusted partner, Bunzl continues to deliver value through its comprehensive supply chain solutions.

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Bunzl's score of 67 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%

Bunzl's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bunzl plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,382,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1 and 2 combined) globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 89,806,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 25,576,000 kg CO2e. In the UK, Bunzl's emissions for the same year were approximately 16,325,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 14,165,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 2,161,000 kg CO2e. Bunzl has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per million GBP revenue by 2030, which translates to a 27.5% absolute reduction from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. Long-term, Bunzl aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from the same 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Bunzl's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
95,249,000
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Scope 2
28,757,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bunzl's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low 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. Bunzl is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bunzl 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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