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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun Ua's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

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 23 is higher than 89% 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, comprising 615,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 25,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included various categories such as purchased goods and services (18,000,000 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (35,000,000 kg CO2e). The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 740,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 615,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 67,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores the company's dedication to reducing its carbon footprint in the food production sector. The company is actively working towards these targets, having initiated its reduction efforts in 2023. Overall, Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A. is focused on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon emissions in line with industry standards and climate commitments.

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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.

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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. Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun Ua is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cooperatie Koninklijke Cosun Ua 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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