Greenyard
Greenyard, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading global player in the fresh and prepared food industry. Founded in 1946, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in fresh produce, frozen fruits and vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals, Greenyard is committed to sustainability and innovation, setting itself apart with a focus on quality and traceability. With a diverse portfolio that includes both retail and food service solutions, Greenyard has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its operations through strategic acquisitions. The company is recognised for its market leadership in the fresh produce sector, consistently delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers. Through its dedication to sustainability and excellence, Greenyard continues to shape the future of the food industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Greenyard's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Greenyard's score of 43 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Greenyard's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Greenyard, headquartered in Belgium, reported significant carbon emissions across various scopes. The company recorded approximately 66,934,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 20,926,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were substantial, reaching approximately 2,826,305,000 kg CO2e. Greenyard has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by FY2031, using FY2021 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, based on spend, will have science-based targets by FY2026. These targets align with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Greenyard's dedication to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.
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Get Started| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 77,903,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 91,004,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 152,478,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Greenyard is committed to some 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.
