Hero
Hero Group, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, renowned for its high-quality products and innovative solutions. Founded in 1886, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe and North America. Hero Group is best known for its extensive range of fruit-based products, including jams, baby food, and snacks, which are distinguished by their commitment to natural ingredients and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product lines and enhancing its market reach, solidifying its position as a trusted brand among consumers. With a focus on quality and innovation, Hero Group continues to lead the market, earning accolades for its dedication to health-conscious offerings and environmental responsibility.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Hero's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hero's score of 47 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hero's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hero Group reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 623,214,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 33,417,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 27,943,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 584,293,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Hero Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2030, and Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Hero Group's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emission reductions and sustainable practices.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,133,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 698,500,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Hero 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.
