Bunzl Plc, a leading player in the paper and paper products industry, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Australia. Founded in 1854, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key supplier of essential products and services in various sectors, including food service, cleaning, and healthcare.
Bunzl's core offerings include a diverse range of paper products, packaging solutions, and disposable items, all designed to meet the unique needs of its customers. The company's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in a competitive market, enabling it to maintain a strong market position. With a focus on quality and customer service, Bunzl Plc continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.
+45 vs industry average
Bunzl Plc’s score of 62 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Paper Products is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Paper Products industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bunzl Plc's reported carbon emissions
Bunzl Plc's 2025 climate reporting indicates a total of approximately 7.4 billion kg CO2e. This includes approximately 91.1 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and approximately 28.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, based on location-based reporting. The company has not yet disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for 2025. In 2024, Bunzl Plc reported a total of approximately 7.24 million kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Scope 1 emissions for 2024 were approximately 89.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 28.6 million kg CO2e. Bunzl Plc has established several climate commitments, including a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This commitment encompasses a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, against a 2019 baseline. As a near-term objective, Bunzl Plc aims for a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a baseline year of 2019. This is equivalent to a 50% improvement in carbon efficiency per million GBP revenue for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is working towards ensuring that 79% of its suppliers, representing the majority of its emissions, will have science-based targets by 2027.
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Bunzl Plc’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2027
79% reduction in scope 3 total
Scope 3: 79% of suppliers to have science based targets by 2027
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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