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Ecom

Ecom, officially known as Ecom Trading AG, is a prominent player in the global trading industry, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 2000, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Specialising in the trading of agricultural commodities, Ecom focuses on coffee, cocoa, and cotton, offering unique sourcing solutions that emphasise sustainability and quality. With a commitment to ethical practices, Ecom has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with various producers and certifications that enhance its market position. The company is recognised for its innovative supply chain management and robust logistics, ensuring timely delivery and superior product quality. Ecom's dedication to transparency and sustainability has solidified its reputation as a leader in the agricultural trading sector.

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26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Ecom's score of 26 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ecom's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ecom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,200,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 55,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 43,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 20,140,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were approximately 24,127,400,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 48,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 24,200,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 24,127,400,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, Ecom's emissions were approximately 21,700,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 37,496,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 19,006,000 kg CO2e. Despite the fluctuations in emissions, Ecom has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The company continues to operate within the global context of increasing scrutiny on carbon emissions and sustainability practices, particularly in the cocoa industry.

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19,006,000
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21,700,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ecom's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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. Ecom is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ecom is not committed to any 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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