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.
+36 vs industry average
Ferrero’s score of 53 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
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 7,065,602,000 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 7,321,962,000 kg CO2e. Ferrero has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. 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 align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Ferrero's ongoing initiatives include investments in energy-efficient technologies and increasing the use of renewable energy, which are critical to achieving these reduction goals. The company is committed to transparency and regularly reports on its progress towards these targets.
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Ferrero’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
1% reduction in all scopes
Réduction des émissions absolues de Scope 1 et 2 d'ici 2030, sur la base des chiffres de 2018
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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