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HelloFresh SE, commonly known as HelloFresh, is a leading meal kit delivery service headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2011, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, North America, and Australia, establishing a strong presence in the food products industry, specifically within the meal preparation sector.
HelloFresh offers a diverse range of meal kits that cater to various dietary preferences, making home cooking accessible and convenient. Their unique selling proposition lies in the quality of ingredients, easy-to-follow recipes, and the ability to customise meal plans to suit individual tastes. With a commitment to sustainability and reducing food waste, HelloFresh has positioned itself as a market leader, achieving significant milestones such as being listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
18
DitchCarbon score
+1 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
2020202120222023202420252026
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hellofresh's reported carbon emissions
HelloFresh, headquartered in Germany, reported approximately 162,406,000 kg CO2e in total emissions for 2023. This included around 65,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 13,375,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 83,662,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
The food products company has set near-term intensity targets to reduce carbon emissions from its meal-kit production facilities, where it has operational control, by 66% per euro of revenue from a 2019 baseline by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, HelloFresh aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2021 baseline by 2025 in its other businesses' production facilities where it has operational control.
HelloFresh SE has previously committed to setting Science Based Targets (SBTi) but its commitment status is currently listed as "Commitment removed".
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Hellofresh’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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