foodwatch
Foodwatch, officially known as foodwatch e.V., is a prominent non-profit organisation headquartered in Germany. Established in 2002, it has made significant strides in advocating for consumer rights and food safety across Europe, particularly in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The organisation focuses on transparency in the food industry, addressing issues such as misleading labelling and unhealthy food practices. Foodwatch's unique approach combines rigorous research with public campaigns, empowering consumers to make informed choices. With a strong market position, foodwatch has garnered recognition for its impactful initiatives, including the annual "Foodwatch Awards," which highlight the worst offenders in food marketing. Through its commitment to promoting accountability, foodwatch continues to be a vital player in the food advocacy landscape.
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foodwatch's score of 4 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
foodwatch's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, foodwatch reported approximately 43,082,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. This marked an increase from 2020, when their total emissions were about 25,896,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 595,635,000 kg CO2e for both Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Despite the significant emissions figures, foodwatch has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. Their climate commitments remain unclear, as there are no documented reduction targets or pledges available. Overall, foodwatch's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced transparency and commitment to climate action within the organisation.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 25,896,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 595,635,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 595,635,000 | - |
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foodwatch is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
