Fazer
Fazer, officially known as Fazer Group, is a prominent Finnish company headquartered in Vantaa, Finland (FI). Established in 1891, Fazer has evolved into a leading player in the food industry, with significant operations across the Nordic countries and beyond. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including bakery goods, confectionery, and dairy items, all crafted with a commitment to quality and innovation. Fazer's core offerings, such as its iconic Fazer chocolate and freshly baked bread, are distinguished by their unique recipes and sustainable sourcing practices. Over the years, Fazer has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its product lines and enhancing its market presence. Today, Fazer stands as a trusted brand, celebrated for its dedication to taste, sustainability, and customer satisfaction in the competitive food sector.
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Fazer's score of 64 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Fazer's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Fazer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 688,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 15,899,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 13,235,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 664,089,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the extensive impact of the supply chain and product lifecycle. Fazer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. This target is part of a broader strategy that also includes a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Additionally, Fazer plans for 53% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices throughout its supply chain. In previous years, emissions data showed a trend of high Scope 3 emissions, with 2023 figures indicating approximately 620,242,000 kg CO2e, and 2022 showing about 686,215,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively pursuing strategies to lower its carbon footprint, including initiatives to reduce avoidable food loss by 50% by 2030. Fazer's climate targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their goals are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage sector.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 25,322,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 18,826,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 653,594,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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