Hellofresh
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 delivery industry. Specialising in providing fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, HelloFresh stands out for its commitment to convenience and quality. The service caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it accessible to a diverse customer base. With millions of meals delivered each week, HelloFresh has solidified its position as a market leader, recognised for its innovative approach to home cooking and sustainability initiatives.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Hellofresh's score of 28 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hellofresh's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, HelloFresh reported total carbon emissions of approximately 162,406,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 65,369,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 13,375,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 83,662,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions primarily stem from fuel and energy-related activities and downstream transportation and distribution. Over the years, HelloFresh has seen a significant increase in emissions, with total emissions rising from about 47,852,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 162,406,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This increase reflects the company's growth and expansion in the meal kit delivery sector. HelloFresh has committed to near-term carbon reduction targets, although specific numerical targets have not been disclosed. The company is not currently committed to a net-zero target. Their emissions reduction strategy is still evolving, and they have set long-term targets, indicating a proactive approach to addressing climate change. Overall, HelloFresh's emissions profile highlights the challenges faced by rapidly growing companies in balancing expansion with sustainability commitments.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,884,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,536,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 35,432,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hellofresh is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
