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Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun Ua

Coöperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A., commonly known as Cosun, is a prominent Dutch cooperative headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1899, Cosun has evolved into a key player in the agribusiness sector, primarily focusing on the processing of sugar beets, potatoes, and other agricultural products. With major operations across Europe, the company is renowned for its innovative approach to food production and sustainability. Cosun's core offerings include sugar, starch, and various food ingredients, distinguished by their commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. The cooperative has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable farming practices and product development. As a leader in the industry, Cosun continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and a dedication to research and innovation, making it a vital contributor to the agricultural landscape.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun Ua's score of 48 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun Ua's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Coöperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 635,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 25,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with no data available for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 15% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2025 and a 35% reduction by 2030, using 2018 as the reference year. Additionally, Cosun plans to achieve net-zero Scope 2 emissions by 2025 by exclusively purchasing green energy for new projects starting in 2022. For Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined, Cosun has committed to a 45% reduction by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Furthermore, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, which includes emissions from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and other categories. Notably, the company has also pledged to reduce Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 30.3% by 2030. Coöperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A. is dedicated to sustainable practices, including a commitment to no deforestation across its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with industry standards for greenhouse gas reduction.

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Scope 1
615,000,000
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Scope 2
67,000,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun Ua's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun Ua is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun Ua 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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