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.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Hellofresh's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, HelloFresh, headquartered in Germany and operating in the Food products nec industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 162.4 million kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were around 65.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 13.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for roughly 83.7 million kg CO2e. For 2022, HelloFresh's total emissions were approximately 146.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions totalled about 24.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were around 18.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions stood at approximately 103.9 million kg CO2e. In 2021, the company reported total emissions of about 130.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 18.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 11.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 101.5 million kg CO2e. Moving to 2020, HelloFresh's total emissions were approximately 91.4 million kg CO2e, comprising about 5.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, roughly 7.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 87.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2019, total emissions were reported at around 47.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 1.9 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 10.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 36.2 million kg CO2e. HelloFresh has set several climate commitments. For its meal-kit production facilities where it has operational control, the company aims to reduce carbon emissions by 66% per euro of revenue from a 2019 baseline by 2025 (Scope 1 and 2 intensity target). Additionally, for its other businesses' production facilities, HelloFresh has a 2025 target to reduce carbon emissions by 30% from a 2021 baseline (Scope 1 and 2 absolute target). The company's sustainability reports indicate progress towards these goals. It is noted that some previous commitments under SBTi may have been removed or expired.
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Hellofresh’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2025
30% reduction in Scope 2
To drive further progress, our 2025 target is to reduce carbon emissions by 30% from a 2021 baseline in our other businesses' production fac…
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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