Hellofresh Sustainability Profile
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 2025, HelloFresh reported total carbon emissions of approximately 917,000 kg CO2e, comprising 66,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 851,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 66% decrease in carbon emissions per euro of revenue from its meal-kit production facilities by 2025, using 2019 as a baseline. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in emissions from other business production facilities by 2025, based on a 2021 baseline. In 2024, HelloFresh's emissions were about 578,000 kg CO2e, with 8,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 570,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The previous year, 2023, saw emissions of approximately 454,000 kg CO2e, with 1,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 453,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has not reported any Scope 1 emissions in the recent years. Its overall emissions for 2022 were approximately 146,059,000 kg CO2e, with 24,088,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 18,096,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 103,875,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. HelloFresh's climate commitments include a focus on reducing emissions intensity and improving sustainability across its operations. However, it is important to note that the company has removed its near-term target status from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as of January 2023. Overall, HelloFresh is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while navigating the complexities of its operational impact on climate change.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,884,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 10,536,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 36,154,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
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Hellofresh's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Hellofresh has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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