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 122,739,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and 173,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions globally. In Colombia, the total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 reached about 92,341,000 kg CO2e. 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 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 also committed to achieving net-zero emissions for its Tosh brand by 2050, having already neutralised its carbon footprint throughout the product's lifecycle. This commitment underscores Grupo Nutresa's proactive approach to sustainability and climate action.
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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 | 1,164 | 0,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 211 | 000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
Scope 3 | 403 | 000 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.