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illycaffè S.p.A., widely recognised as illy, is a distinguished Italian coffee company headquartered in Trieste, Italy. Founded in 1933 by Francesco Illy, this premium beverages brand has become a global leader in high-quality coffee.
Specialising in a unique 100% Arabica blend, illy offers an exceptional range of coffee products, including whole beans, ground coffee, and innovative espresso capsules. Their commitment to quality is evident in pioneering innovations like the pressurisation system for coffee preservation.
Renowned for its distinctive taste and consistent excellence, illycaffè operates across over 140 countries, serving coffee enthusiasts worldwide. The company is also deeply committed to sustainable sourcing, reflecting its status as a certified B Corp and a forward-thinking player in the coffee industry.
+42 vs industry average
Illy’s score of 70 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Beverage Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Illy, headquartered in Italy and operating in the Beverages industry, reported its most recent carbon emissions data for 2025, with a total of approximately 265,122,700 kg CO2e. This includes about 8,574,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 249,300 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and 256,299,400 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2024, Illy's total emissions were approximately 253,595,700 kg CO2e. This comprised around 7,890,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 531,400 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based, and 245,173,700 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 242,009,500 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 7,047,700 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 6,205,800 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 233,758,200 kg CO2e.
Illy's climate commitments, as reported by SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) from its ultimate parent, illycaffè S.p.A., include several targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Near-term SBTi targets, with a base year of 2021:
Long-term SBTi targets, with a base year of 2021:
Illy also had a documented near-term intensity target to reduce Scope 2 emissions by 9.3% between 2021 and 2022, resulting in 11.4 t CO2eq/t of roasted coffee in 2022. Additionally, earlier targets included a 20% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2020, from a 2017 base year.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Energy and industrial: illycaffè commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
2033
55.4% reduction in Scope 2
Energy and industrial: illycaffè commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 55.4% by 2033 from a 2021 base year.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Energy and industrial: illycaffè commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
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Data year: 2025
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