Gaia Cacao
Gaia Cacao, headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading player in the premium cacao industry, specialising in high-quality cacao products. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly established itself as a trusted source for artisanal cacao, serving both local and international markets. With a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, Gaia Cacao offers a range of unique products, including raw cacao beans, cacao nibs, and specialty blends. Their focus on quality and transparency sets them apart, ensuring that customers receive the finest cacao while supporting fair trade practices. Recognised for their innovative approach, Gaia Cacao has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with renowned chocolatiers and participation in global trade fairs. As a result, they have solidified their position as a go-to supplier for businesses seeking exceptional cacao ingredients.
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Gaia Cacao's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Gaia Cacao reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,800,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,023,579,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represented a decrease from 2019, where total emissions were about 8,490,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 8,490,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 remaining constant at 6,023,579,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Gaia Cacao has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. The company’s emissions profile indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 3,750,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Gaia Cacao's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as no specific reduction initiatives have been documented. The company operates within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate commitments moving forward.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,490,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,023,579,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Gaia Cacao 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.
