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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Bunzl's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bunzl's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bunzl plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,382,000 kg CO2e globally, which includes 89,806,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 25,576,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In the UK, Bunzl's emissions for the same year were about 16,325,000 kg CO2e, comprising 14,165,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,161,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Bunzl has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% per million GBP revenue by 2030, which translates to a 27.5% absolute reduction from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Bunzl is committed to ensuring that 80% of its suppliers by emissions for purchased goods and services will have science-based targets by 2027. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions 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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| 2010 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 95,249,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 28,757,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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