Grupo Nutresa Sustainability Profile
Grupo Nutresa S.A., a leading player in the food industry, is headquartered in Medellín, Colombia. Founded in 1920, the company has established a strong presence across Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on the production and distribution of processed foods. Its diverse portfolio includes categories such as biscuits, chocolates, coffee, and cold cuts, with a commitment to quality and innovation that sets its products apart in the market. With a robust market position, Grupo Nutresa has achieved significant milestones, including numerous sustainability initiatives and recognitions for its corporate social responsibility efforts. The company’s dedication to excellence and its strategic expansion have solidified its reputation as a trusted brand, making it a key player in the region's food sector.
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Grupo Nutresa's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Grupo Nutresa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 119,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 10,461,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, the company disclosed Scope 1 emissions of about 122,739,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 11,715,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 48,157,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Grupo Nutresa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2030, relative to 2020 levels. This target reflects the company's strategy to address greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. Notably, the company achieved a 46.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in Colombia from 2010 to 2019, and it has maintained a 100% reduction in Scope 2 emissions through the purchase of certified green energy during the same period. The organization does not currently report Scope 3 emissions. All emissions data is sourced directly from Grupo Nutresa S. A., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 75,858,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,258,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Grupo Nutresa'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.
Grupo Nutresa 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.
