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Hochland Deutschland

Hochland Deutschland GmbH, a prominent player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1927, the company has established itself as a leader in cheese production, particularly known for its innovative cheese products and spreads. Hochland's commitment to quality and sustainability has earned it a strong market position, with a diverse portfolio that includes well-loved brands such as "Hochland" and "Hochland Creamy." With a focus on both traditional and modern cheese-making techniques, Hochland offers unique products that cater to various consumer preferences. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and partnerships that enhance its operational capabilities. As a trusted name in the dairy sector, Hochland Deutschland continues to set industry standards while delivering exceptional taste and quality to its customers.

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18

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Hochland Deutschland's score of 18 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hochland Deutschland's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Hochland Deutschland reported absolute Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,041,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2018, when emissions were about 16,088,000 kg CO2e, and a more significant reduction from 2017, which recorded approximately 15,092,000 kg CO2e. Hochland Deutschland has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, Hochland Deutschland targets a reduction of 21% per metric ton of sold product by 2030, also from a 2020 base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Hochland Deutschland's proactive approach demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hochland Deutschland's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Hochland Deutschland is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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