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Danone

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Danone S.A., commonly known as Danone, is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, headquartered in France. Founded in 1919, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Danone is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which encompasses dairy products, plant-based alternatives, bottled water, and specialised nutrition. The company’s commitment to health and sustainability sets it apart, with innovative offerings such as probiotic yoghurts and organic products. Danone has achieved significant milestones, including its recognition as a pioneer in the health-focused food sector. With a strong market position, Danone continues to drive growth through its dedication to quality and consumer well-being, making it a trusted name in households worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Danone'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.

52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Danone's score of 52 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Danone's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Danone reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,659,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 573,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 256,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 20,614,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. Danone's near-term targets include a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.3% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. These targets encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Furthermore, Danone has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 3 emissions related to land-use and forestry (FLAG) by 30.3% by FY2030. The company also pledges to eliminate deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by FY2025. Overall, Danone's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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201620172020202120222023
Scope 1
595,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
937,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
21,439,000,000
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0,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Danone's primary industry is Dairy products, which is medium 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. Danone is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Danone 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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