Elior Sustainability Profile
Elior Group, a prominent player in the food service industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1991, Elior has established itself as a leader in providing innovative catering solutions, serving a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare, and business dining. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering unique services that focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Elior's dedication to enhancing the dining experience has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner in food service. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and culinary excellence, Elior continues to set benchmarks in the industry.
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Elior's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Elior reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,626,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 45,880,277 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 3,703,034 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and a significant 2,622,863,860 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions include substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (3,615,500,000 kg CO2e) and employee commuting (110,700,000 kg CO2e). Elior has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 12% reduction in carbon footprint per meal by 2025, focusing on increasing vegetarian options and reducing high-emission proteins. Additionally, the Group targets an overall reduction of 12% in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, using 2019-2020 as the baseline. Looking further ahead, Elior aims for a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2030, with 2022-2023 as the reference year. This commitment reflects Elior's proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Elior Group SA, ensuring accuracy and relevance in their climate strategy.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 111,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000.00 |
| Scope 2 | 20,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000.00 |
| Scope 3 | 3,220,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000.00 |
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Elior's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Elior's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 19% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 138% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Elior's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Elior has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
