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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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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 company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 66% reduction in carbon emissions per euro of revenue from its meal-kit production facilities by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, HelloFresh targets a 30% reduction in carbon emissions from its other businesses' production facilities by 2025, based on a 2021 baseline. In 2022, HelloFresh's total emissions were approximately 146,059,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 24,088,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at 18,096,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 103,875,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2022 to 2023. The company has disclosed emissions data across all three scopes (1, 2, and 3) and is committed to transparency in its climate initiatives. However, it is important to note that HelloFresh's near-term target status has seen some changes, with previous commitments now expired. The company is currently focused on its new reduction targets without a net-zero commitment at this time. Overall, HelloFresh's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint, particularly in its operational control areas, while navigating the complexities of emissions management in the food and staples retailing sector.
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| 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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Hellofresh 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.
