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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Frieslandcampina's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, FrieslandCampina reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 16,753,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 666,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 16,753,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The previous year, 2023, saw similar figures with Scope 1 emissions at about 683,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 17,489,000,000 kg CO2e. FrieslandCampina has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas 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 confirms that FrieslandCampina's goals are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company also pledges to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by the end of 2025. Data for these emissions and commitments is cascaded from its parent company, Koninklijke FrieslandCampina N.V., ensuring a unified approach to sustainability across its operations.
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| 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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