Grupo Nutresa, a leading player in the food products nec industry, is headquartered in Colombia (CO) and operates extensively across Latin America and beyond. Founded in 1920, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in its commitment to quality and innovation in food production.
Specialising in a diverse range of products, Grupo Nutresa offers unique items in categories such as processed meats, biscuits, chocolates, and coffee. Their dedication to sustainability and excellence sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Grupo Nutresa has garnered recognition for its robust portfolio and strategic growth initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the food industry.
+16 vs industry average
Grupo Nutresa’s score of 33 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Grupo Nutresa's reported carbon emissions
Grupo Nutresa, a food products company based in Colombia, is actively engaged in climate action. For the reporting year 2024, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 119,404,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 108,943,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,461,000 kg CO2e (market-based).
In 2023, Grupo Nutresa's combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 134,454,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 122,739,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of roughly 11,715,000 kg CO2e (market-based). For 2022, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached approximately 140,746,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 129,148,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 11,598,000 kg CO2e (market-based).
Grupo Nutresa has set a significant climate commitment: a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, against a 2020 baseline. This target is part of their broader strategy to address greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation and climate change adaptation. Notably, between 2010 and 2019, the company achieved a 46.2% accumulated reduction in GHG emissions for scopes 1 and 2 in Colombia. Furthermore, they reported a 100% reduction in Scope 2 emissions in Colombia between 2010 and 2019 through the purchase of green energy certified as zero emissions. The brand Tosh also achieved carbon neutrality for its lifecycle emissions.
While Scope 3 emissions data is not yet publicly disclosed by Grupo Nutresa, the company's focus on Scope 1 and 2 reductions demonstrates a commitment to tackling its direct and indirect climate impact. The provided data originates from Grupo Nutresa S.A., indicating that these figures are not cascaded from a higher corporate entity but are directly reported by the organisation itself.
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Grupo Nutresa’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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