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Ferrero

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Ferrero S.p.A., a renowned Italian confectionery company, is headquartered in Alba, Italy. Founded in 1946, Ferrero has grown to become a global leader in the chocolate and confectionery industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is best known for its iconic products, including Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Kinder Chocolate, each distinguished by their unique recipes and high-quality ingredients. Over the decades, Ferrero has achieved numerous milestones, such as expanding its product range and entering new markets, solidifying its position as one of the top confectionery brands worldwide. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Ferrero continues to delight consumers with its exceptional offerings, making it a beloved choice for chocolate lovers everywhere.

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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

Ferrero'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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Ferrero's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ferrero reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,603,720,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 486,762,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 51,356,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 7,065,602,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 7,875,855,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 500,016,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 7,321,962,000 kg CO2e. Ferrero has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, based on 2018 levels. Additionally, the company targets a 43% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions intensity per metric tonne of product produced over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions through investments in energy-efficient technologies and increasing the use of renewable energy. Ferrero's ongoing efforts reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action, with a focus on reducing emissions across all scopes.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ferrero's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Ferrero is in IT, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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