Danish Crown
Danish Crown, a leading global player in the meat processing industry, is headquartered in Randers, Denmark. Founded in 1887, the company has grown to become one of the largest exporters of pork and beef products in Europe, with significant operations across Denmark, Sweden, and the UK. Specialising in high-quality meat products, Danish Crown offers a diverse range of services, including food production and logistics, which are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to meat processing, ensuring premium quality while minimising environmental impact. With a strong market position, Danish Crown has achieved notable milestones, including recognition for its sustainable practices and contributions to the food industry. As a trusted name in meat supply, Danish Crown continues to set benchmarks for quality and responsibility in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Danish Crown's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Danish Crown's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Danish Crown reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11.3 million tonnes CO2e, with 157,000 tonnes from Scope 1, 184,000 tonnes from Scope 2, and about 10.97 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were around 12.6 million tonnes CO2e. Danish Crown has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per kilogram of output produced within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s commitment includes addressing land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, highlighting a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the food production sector.
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Add to project2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Danish Crown 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.
