Danish Crown

Danish Crown's total carbon emissions in 2024 were approximately 11.0 billion kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the same year, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 152 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 176 million kg CO2e, and the vast majority, around 10.7 billion kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3 emissions, with purchased goods and services representing the largest component of this scope at approximately 10.2 billion kg CO2e.

In 2023, Danish Crown reported total emissions of approximately 11.3 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 157 million kg CO2e, while Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were approximately 184 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were reported at roughly 11.0 billion kg CO2e.

Danish Crown has set ambitious climate commitments. Their vision is to achieve carbon neutrality (net zero) by 2050. Furthermore, the company is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2029/30, using a 2019/20 base year. They also aim to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from production and logistics by 50% per kg of meat by 2030, relative to 2005 levels.

The company's latest sustainability report for 2023-2024, published in English and available from their website, details these emissions and reduction targets. Danish Crown's reporting covers global operations for its food products industry. The company is not currently inheriting emissions data from a parent organisation, with its cascade level indicated as 0.