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Wholesale Trade
US
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Bunzl Sustainability Profile

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Bunzl plc, commonly known as Bunzl, is a leading global distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1854, Bunzl has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, specialising in the supply of essential products and services across various industries, including foodservice, cleaning, and safety. The company is renowned for its extensive range of core products, which include disposable packaging, cleaning supplies, and personal protective equipment. Bunzl's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the market, enabling businesses to enhance their operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact. With a robust market position and a history of strategic acquisitions, Bunzl continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the distribution sector.

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How does Bunzl'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Wholesale Trade 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Bunzl's score of 23 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

31%

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Bunzl's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Bunzl reported total carbon emissions of approximately 87,125,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 25,025,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a decrease from 2020, where emissions were about 90,568,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 26,183,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The trend continues from 2019, which recorded emissions of around 99,193,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 29,835,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Bunzl has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets through initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not committed to any climate pledges or documented reduction initiatives at this time. Overall, Bunzl's emissions data indicates a positive trajectory towards reducing their carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, while maintaining transparency in their reporting practices.

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201920202021
Scope 1
99,193,000
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Scope 2
29,835,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Bunzl's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bunzl's primary industry is Wholesale Trade, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bunzl's Location?

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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 Bunzl is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bunzl's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Bunzl has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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