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Emmi AG, commonly referred to as Emmi, is a leading player in the food products nec industry, headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1907, Emmi has established itself as a prominent name in dairy and cheese production, with a strong presence across Europe and beyond. The company is renowned for its high-quality dairy products, including cheese, yoghurt, and desserts, which are crafted using traditional methods combined with innovative techniques.
Emmi's commitment to sustainability and quality has earned it a significant market position, making it a trusted choice for consumers seeking premium food products. Notable achievements include various awards for product excellence and a robust export strategy that showcases Swiss culinary heritage globally. With a focus on authenticity and flavour, Emmi continues to set itself apart in the competitive food industry landscape.
+29 vs industry average
Emmi’s score of 46 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Emmi, a food products company headquartered in Switzerland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.72 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 104.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of approximately 1.88 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 5.46 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, their total emissions were about 5.64 billion kg CO2e.
Emmi has set several climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, a target cascaded from its parent company, Emmi AG.
For near-term reductions, Emmi has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45% by 2027 from a 2019 base year, a target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Emmi has an SBTi-validated commitment to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% per kg of raw milk within the same 2019-2027 timeframe. More recently, Emmi AG has committed to an absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031 from a 2023 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 46.2% within the same timeframe. They also commit to no deforestation across primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025.
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46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Emmi AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2031 from a 2023 base year.* *The target boundary in…
2031
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Emmi AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2031 from a 2023 base year.* *The target boundary in…
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33.3% reduction in scope 3 total
Emmi AG commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 33.3% by 2031 from a 2023 base year.
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