Marel
Marel, a leading global provider of advanced food processing solutions, is headquartered in Iceland (IS) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1983, Marel has established itself as a pioneer in the food industry, focusing on innovative technologies for the meat, poultry, and fish sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including processing equipment, software solutions, and integrated systems that enhance efficiency and sustainability. Marel's commitment to innovation is evident in its unique offerings, which are designed to meet the evolving needs of food processors worldwide. With a strong market position, Marel has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its cutting-edge technology and contributions to food safety. As a trusted partner in the food processing industry, Marel continues to drive advancements that shape the future of food production.
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Marel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Marel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 371,744,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 8,367,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 3,813,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 359,563,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were the use of sold products (about 249,072,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 103,831,000 kg CO2e). Marel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040. Additionally, they have established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. For Scope 3 emissions, they aim for a 25% reduction by the same year, focusing on categories such as purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, business travel, and the use of sold products. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Marel's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emission reductions across all scopes. The data reported is cascaded from their parent company, Marel hf., ensuring consistency in their sustainability reporting.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,857,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,538,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,313,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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