Euro Pool Group, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading player in the logistics and pooling industry, specialising in the rental and management of reusable transport packaging. Founded in 1993, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, with significant operations in key markets such as Germany, France, and the UK. Euro Pool Group is renowned for its innovative solutions in the supply chain, particularly its high-quality plastic pallets and crates designed for the fresh produce and retail sectors. The company’s commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart, as it focuses on reducing waste and optimising logistics processes. With a robust market position, Euro Pool Group has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its service offerings and enhancing its product range to meet evolving customer needs.
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In 2023, Euro Pool Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 293,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 13,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 5,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 2,761,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services (111,000,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (111,000,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, total emissions were about 339,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 16,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 7,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 316,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Euro Pool Group has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 50.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, they aim for a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company has a near-term goal of achieving a 20% reduction in carbon footprint per movement for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025, compared to a 2017 baseline. Euro Pool Group is committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, aligning with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced from Euro Pool System International B.V., ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 2017 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 11,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 17,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 255,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Euro Pool's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 774% last year and increased by approximately 983% since 2017, 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 4% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Euro Pool has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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