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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In 2024, FrieslandCampina reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,753,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 666,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 1,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 323,000,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 16,753,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 15,294,000,000 kg CO2e). FrieslandCampina has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve net climate-neutral dairy production by 2050. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated FrieslandCampina's goals, including a commitment to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from its parent company, Koninklijke FrieslandCampina N.V., ensuring a unified approach to sustainability across the corporate family.
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2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 20,016,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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