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Emmi

Emmi Group, commonly referred to as Emmi, is a leading Swiss dairy company headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1907, Emmi has established itself as a prominent player in the dairy industry, with a strong presence in Europe and North America. The company is renowned for its high-quality dairy products, including cheese, yoghurt, and milk-based beverages, which are distinguished by their innovative flavours and artisanal craftsmanship. Emmi's commitment to sustainability and quality has earned it a notable market position, making it a trusted brand among consumers. With key milestones such as the acquisition of various regional dairies and the expansion of its product lines, Emmi continues to thrive in a competitive landscape. Its unique offerings, such as the award-winning Emmental cheese, highlight the company's dedication to excellence and tradition in dairy production.

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76

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Emmi's score of 76 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Emmi's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Emmi reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 104,320,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,875,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 5,460,672,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Emmi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. In the near term, the company targets a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2027, using 2014 as the baseline year. Additionally, Emmi plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% per kg of raw milk by 2027, with ongoing projects in Switzerland focusing on biogas production and methane-reducing feed additives. These initiatives align with science-based targets, reflecting Emmi's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate impact.

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Scope 1
35,500,000
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00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Emmi's primary industry is Food products nec, 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. This request for Emmi is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Emmi is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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