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Frieslandcampina

FrieslandCampina, officially known as Koninklijke FrieslandCampina N.V., is a leading global dairy cooperative headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1871, the company has grown to become a significant player in the dairy industry, with operations spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. FrieslandCampina focuses on producing high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, and infant nutrition, renowned for their nutritional value and taste. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in product development and supply chain efficiency. With a rich heritage and a strong cooperative model, FrieslandCampina continues to deliver exceptional dairy solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs worldwide.

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72

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

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Frieslandcampina's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, FrieslandCampina reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,485,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 683,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 313,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 17,489,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which primarily stem from purchased goods and services. FrieslandCampina has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 63% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2015 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Looking further ahead, FrieslandCampina is committed to achieving net climate-neutral dairy production by 2050. This long-term goal reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and reducing its overall carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Frieslandcampina's primary industry is Dairy products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Frieslandcampina is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Frieslandcampina is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

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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