ForFarmers, a leading player in the agricultural sector, is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates extensively across Europe, particularly in Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a key provider of animal feed and nutritional solutions, catering primarily to livestock farmers. With a focus on innovation, ForFarmers offers a diverse range of products, including customised feed formulations and advanced nutritional services that enhance animal health and productivity. The company is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the agricultural community. Notable achievements include significant market share in the European feed industry, underscoring ForFarmers' reputation for quality and reliability in animal nutrition.
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In 2023, Forfarmers, headquartered in the Netherlands, reported significant carbon emissions from purchased electricity, totalling approximately 46,064,000 kg CO2e globally. Regionally, emissions included about 11,966,000 kg CO2e in the Netherlands, 8,366,000 kg CO2e in Poland, 6,780,000 kg CO2e in Belgium, 5,064,000 kg CO2e in Germany, and 19,991,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain. Notably, the company does not currently disclose Scope 1 emissions data. Forfarmers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target includes a specific commitment to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 30.3% and Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 42%. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve no deforestation in its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, which include a 10% reduction in energy and fuel consumption per tonne compared to 2020 levels by 2025. These initiatives reflect Forfarmers' commitment to sustainability and alignment with industry standards for climate action.
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2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 22,621,000 | - | - |
Scope 2 | 84,622,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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