Lantmännen, a leading agricultural cooperative based in Sweden, has established itself as a key player in the food and agriculture industry since its founding in 1884. With its headquarters in Stockholm, Lantmännen operates extensively across the Nordic region, focusing on areas such as grain production, food processing, and renewable energy. The company is renowned for its diverse range of core products, including flour, pasta, and bakery goods, all crafted with a commitment to sustainability and quality. Lantmännen's unique approach to integrating farming and food production has positioned it as a pioneer in the sector, emphasising innovation and environmental responsibility. As a prominent cooperative, Lantmännen not only supports its members but also plays a significant role in the global market, achieving notable milestones in sustainability and product development. Its dedication to excellence continues to drive its success and influence within the industry.
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In 2023, Lantmännen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 245,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 19,500,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly 134,000,000 kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution, and 27,600,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Over the years, Lantmännen has made notable progress in reducing its carbon footprint. From a peak of about 426,000,000 kg CO2e in 2009, emissions have decreased significantly, with a total reduction of approximately 181,000,000 kg CO2e by 2023. This represents a substantial commitment to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector. Lantmännen has set ambitious climate targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and business travel by 25% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Lantmännen has committed to reducing its FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, Agriculture, and Greenhouse Gas) emissions by 30.3% by 2030 and has pledged to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives reflect Lantmännen's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices in its operations.
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Add to project2009 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 91,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
Scope 2 | 187,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 40,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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