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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In 2024, Grupo Nutresa reported Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,461 kg CO2e (market-based) and 56,848 kg CO2e (location-based). For 2023, the company disclosed a total of 1,749,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions across various regions, including Colombia, where emissions reached about 92,341,000 kg CO2e. Grupo Nutresa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, relative to 2020 levels. This target reflects their strategy to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. Notably, they achieved a 46.2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2010 to 2019 in Colombia, alongside a 100% reduction in Scope 2 emissions through the purchase of certified green energy during the same period. The company is not currently part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) but has made significant strides in sustainability, including the certification of their Tosh brand, which has achieved carbon neutrality across its lifecycle. Overall, Grupo Nutresa's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices positions it as a proactive player in the food industry, headquartered in Colombia.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | - |
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 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Grupo Nutresa is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.