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Ferrero Sustainability Profile

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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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Ferrero's score of 76 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

87%

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Ferrero's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ferrero reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7.6 billion kg CO2e, comprising 486,762,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 51,356,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 7.1 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 7.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 500,016,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 53,878,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 7.3 billion 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 global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also committed to reducing emissions from its production processes by 40% compared to 2007 levels, with a deadline set for 2020. Ferrero's ongoing initiatives include investments in energy-efficient technologies and increasing the use of renewable energy sources. Ferrero's headquarters is located in Italy (IT), and all emissions data is sourced from Ferrero International S.A.

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Scope 2
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How Carbon Intensive is Ferrero's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ferrero's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ferrero's Location?

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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.

Ferrero's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Ferrero's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and increased significantly since 2012, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 80% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
80%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Upstream Leased Assets
2%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Ferrero's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Ferrero 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.

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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