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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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81

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Illy's score of 81 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Illy's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, illycaffè reported total carbon emissions of approximately 255,077,100 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,890,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 5,708,200 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 246,655,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products. In terms of reduction commitments, illycaffè has set ambitious targets as part of their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) engagement. They aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 55.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2033 from a 2021 baseline, and a 61.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per tonne of sold coffee within the same timeframe. Additionally, they are committed to no deforestation across their primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Overall, illycaffè's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions, aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
3,509,440
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
1,308,090
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Illy's primary industry is Beverages, which is low 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 Illy is in IT, which has a low 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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