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.
+46 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 48% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Illy's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, illycaffè S.p.A., headquartered in Italy, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 265.1 million kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 8.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 0.25 million kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of around 256.3 million kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. illycaffè has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55.4% by 2033, using 2021 as the baseline year. 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. The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 39.4% by 2033. For long-term goals, illycaffè plans to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per tonne of sold coffee by the same year. Furthermore, illycaffè is committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These targets are part of a broader strategy aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from illycaffè S.p.A., reflecting its corporate family relationship.
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Illy’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2022
9.3% reduction in Scope 2
Nel 2022 tale indicatore è stato pari a 11,4 t CO2 eq/t di caffè tostato (-9,3% rispetto al 2021).
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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