Dr. Oetker
Dr. Oetker, officially known as Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG, is a prominent player in the food industry, headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany. Founded in 1891, the company has evolved into a global brand, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and beyond. Specialising in baking products, frozen pizzas, and dessert mixes, Dr. Oetker is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. The brand's unique offerings, such as its ready-to-bake pizza range and diverse baking aids, have solidified its market position as a household name. With a rich history marked by key milestones, including the introduction of the first baking powder in Germany, Dr. Oetker continues to achieve notable success, making it a trusted choice for consumers seeking convenience and flavour in their culinary endeavours.
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Dr. Oetker's score of 17 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dr. Oetker's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Dr. Oetker reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,538,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions in 2021 being about 55,762,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 34,411,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by achieving a notable decrease in emissions over the years, particularly from 2020, where emissions were approximately 104,097,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 54,780,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Dr. Oetker has set long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment. This ambitious target reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 90,173,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 88,640,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Dr. Oetker 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.
