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Jungbunzlauer

Jungbunzlauer, officially known as Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, is a leading global producer of natural ingredients, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Established in 1867, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the development of biotechnological processes for the production of food additives and other specialty ingredients. Operating primarily in Europe, North America, and Asia, Jungbunzlauer focuses on the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. Their core products include citric acid, sodium citrate, and other natural ingredients, distinguished by their high quality and sustainability. With a strong market position, Jungbunzlauer is recognised for its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and eco-friendly solutions.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Jungbunzlauer's score of 39 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jungbunzlauer's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Jungbunzlauer International AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.04 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 324,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 33,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company’s Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, amounted to about 684,000 tonnes CO2e. Jungbunzlauer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 12.3% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and downstream transportation and distribution within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Jungbunzlauer is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Jungbunzlauer's commitment to sustainability and reducing its overall carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
480,000,000
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Scope 2
207,000,000
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Scope 3
924,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jungbunzlauer's primary industry is Chemicals 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. Jungbunzlauer is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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SBTi
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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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