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MY
updated 3 months ago

Gcb Sustainability Profile

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GCB, officially known as GCB Cocoa, is a leading player in the cocoa processing industry, headquartered in Malaysia (MY). Established in 1996, the company has made significant strides in the sector, focusing on the production of high-quality cocoa products for both local and international markets. GCB operates primarily in Asia, Europe, and North America, catering to a diverse clientele. The company’s core offerings include cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder, all distinguished by their superior quality and sustainability practices. GCB is recognised for its commitment to ethical sourcing and innovative processing techniques, which enhance the flavour and quality of its products. With a strong market position, GCB Cocoa has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted supplier in the global cocoa industry.

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Gcb's score of 35 is higher than 60% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Gcb's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, GCB reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23,358,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 67,559,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 2,286,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 90,917,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the 2022 emissions data indicated Scope 1 emissions of approximately 25,121,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 70,462,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of about 1,854,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 95,583,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2. GCB has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company does not appear to inherit emissions data from a parent organization, indicating that its reported figures are independently sourced. GCB's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency, with disclosures covering all three scopes of emissions.

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20222023
Scope 1
25,121,000
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Scope 2
70,462,000
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Scope 3
1,854,000
0,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Gcb's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Gcb's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Gcb's Location?

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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 Gcb is in MY, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Gcb's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Gcb's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 23% last year and increased by approximately 23% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 2% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Employee Commuting" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.

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2023
Employee Commuting
69%
Business Travel
31%

Gcb's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Gcb has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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