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.
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Industry Average
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Greenyard's score of 63 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Greenyard's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Greenyard, headquartered in Belgium, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,000,049,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 65,043,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 20,926,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 2,930,049,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, in 2023, Greenyard's emissions were about 2,826,305,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 66,934,000 kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 emissions at 49,008,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight increase in overall emissions year-on-year, particularly in Scope 3, which remains the largest contributor to their carbon footprint. Greenyard has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by FY2031, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan for 70% of their suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by FY2026. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Greenyard's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector, as they work towards significant reductions in their greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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