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updated 17 days ago

Bunzl

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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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17

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Bunzl's score of 17 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 approximately 90,568,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 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 approximately 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 reported any formal climate pledges or reduction initiatives. Overall, Bunzl's emissions data indicates a commitment to monitoring and potentially reducing their carbon footprint, although specific targets or initiatives have not been outlined.

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201920202021
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99,193,000
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Scope 2
29,835,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bunzl's primary industry is Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51), which is very low 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 Bunzl is in US, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bunzl is not participating in any 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
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