Illy
Illycaffè S.p.A., commonly known as Illy, is a renowned Italian coffee company headquartered in Trieste, Italy. Founded in 1933, Illy has established itself as a leader in the premium coffee industry, focusing on the production of high-quality espresso. The company operates globally, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Illy is celebrated for its unique blend of nine Arabica coffee beans, which are meticulously sourced and roasted to perfection. This commitment to quality has earned Illy numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a top choice among coffee connoisseurs. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Illy continues to push the boundaries of coffee excellence, making it a distinguished name in the world of gourmet coffee.
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Illy's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, illycaffè reported total carbon emissions of approximately 255,077,100 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 7,890,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 5,708,200 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for about 246,655,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company achieved a 9.3% reduction in carbon emissions intensity per tonne of coffee sold from 2021 to 2022, with an intensity of 11.4 tonnes CO2e per tonne of roasted coffee. illycaffè has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55.4% by 2033 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 61.1% per tonne of sold coffee within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, both from a 2021 baseline. illycaffè also commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. This emissions data and commitment framework is cascaded from its parent company, illycaffè S.p.A., ensuring alignment with broader corporate sustainability initiatives.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,064,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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