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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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. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has committed to a broader goal of reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions by 25% across all scopes by 2030, using 2022-2023 as the baseline year. In 2023, Elior's emissions were approximately 2,553,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 49,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 5,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in emissions from 2023 to 2024, highlighting the ongoing challenges in achieving their reduction targets. Elior's emissions data is sourced directly from Elior Group SA, with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the food service industry.
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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 is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
