Nordzucker
Nordzucker AG, a leading player in the sugar industry, is headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany, with significant operations across Europe, particularly in Denmark, Sweden, and Poland. Founded in 1997, Nordzucker has established itself as a key supplier of high-quality sugar products, serving both the food and beverage sectors. The company’s core offerings include granulated sugar, liquid sugar, and specialty sugars, all distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. Nordzucker is renowned for its efficient production processes and strong focus on environmental responsibility, positioning itself as a market leader in the European sugar sector. With a robust market presence and a dedication to quality, Nordzucker continues to achieve notable milestones in the industry, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner for customers worldwide.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nordzucker's score of 17 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nordzucker's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Nordzucker reported approximately 1,095,561 tonnes CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 60,828 tonnes CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions significantly. The company has set ambitious targets, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Nordzucker plans to cut Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Nordzucker's proactive approach demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility within the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,247,214,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 50,134,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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