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Intersnack

Intersnack Group GmbH, commonly known as Intersnack, is a leading player in the snack food industry, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1988, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in Germany, the UK, and several Eastern European countries. Intersnack is renowned for its diverse range of products, including crisps, nuts, and baked snacks, which are distinguished by their quality and innovative flavours. With a commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing, Intersnack has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product excellence. The company holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top snack manufacturers in Europe. Intersnack's dedication to quality and consumer satisfaction sets it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a trusted choice for snack enthusiasts.

DitchCarbon Score

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15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Products 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Intersnack's score of 15 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Intersnack's reported carbon emissions

Intersnack Group GmbH & Co KG reported a total of approximately 6.4 million tonnes CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions for the year 2020. This figure includes about 4.3 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and around 2.1 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by the year 2032, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, Intersnack is targeting a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution, also by 2032. Notably, the company has committed to a 36.4% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to forestry, land use, and agriculture (FLAG) by the same year. Intersnack is also dedicated to achieving no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.

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4,318,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Intersnack'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. Intersnack is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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