Cadbury
Cadbury, officially known as Cadbury UK Limited, is a leading confectionery brand headquartered in Uxbridge, England. Established in 1824, Cadbury has evolved into a global powerhouse within the chocolate industry, primarily operating in Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its rich heritage and innovative approach to chocolate-making, with iconic products such as Dairy Milk, Creme Egg, and Roses. Cadbury's commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart, as it sources cocoa through its Cocoa Life programme, ensuring ethical practices. As a subsidiary of Mondelēz International, Cadbury holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top chocolate brands worldwide. With a legacy of over 200 years, Cadbury continues to delight consumers with its unique flavours and engaging marketing campaigns, solidifying its status as a beloved household name.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Cadbury's score of 46 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Cadbury's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cadbury's parent company, Mondelēz International, reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 30.98 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 0.78 million tonnes from Scope 1 (direct emissions), 0.41 million tonnes from Scope 2 (indirect emissions from energy), and about 29.79 million tonnes from Scope 3 (indirect emissions from the supply chain). Over recent years, Mondelēz has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint. From a 2018 baseline, the company has committed to a 10% reduction in absolute GHG emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2025. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. In summary, Mondelēz International is actively working towards its climate commitments, aiming for substantial reductions in its carbon emissions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and progress.
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Add to project2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 904,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 856,520,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 30,469,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Cadbury is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
