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Bunzl Plc

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 Plc continues to deliver value through its comprehensive supply chain solutions.

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83

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Bunzl Plc's score of 83 is higher than 99% 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 Plc's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bunzl Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,793,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,162,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in combined emissions of approximately 14,955,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 14,165,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2,162,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling approximately 16,325,000 kg CO2e. Bunzl has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 27.5% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 50% improvement in carbon efficiency per million GBP revenue by 2030. Bunzl also commits to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, which includes a significant reduction of 90% in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from 2019 levels. Furthermore, Bunzl aims for 79% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2027, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices and accountability throughout its supply chain. These initiatives align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) guidelines, demonstrating Bunzl's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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Scope 2
28,757,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bunzl Plc's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very 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. This request for Bunzl Plc is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bunzl Plc is participating in some 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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