Nordzucker
Nordzucker AG, headquartered in Germany, stands as a prominent player in the sugar industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. Founded in 1838, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as one of Europe’s leading sugar producers, with major operations across Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Poland. Specialising in the production of sugar from sugar beets, Nordzucker offers a diverse range of products, including granulated sugar, liquid sugar, and organic options. Their focus on innovation and sustainable practices sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility, Nordzucker has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in energy efficiency and resource management. As a key supplier in the European market, Nordzucker continues to enhance its position through strategic partnerships and a robust supply chain, ensuring high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nordzucker's score of 17 is higher than 71% 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 total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,095,561,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 60,828,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Over the years, the company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant reductions noted from previous years. For instance, in 2021, emissions were approximately 1,120,805,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 45,874,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a downward trend. Nordzucker has set ambitious targets to further decrease its emissions. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, it has committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, business travel, employee commuting, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products, also by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Nordzucker's proactive approach reflects its dedication to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector, positioning the company as a responsible player in the industry.
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Add to project| 2009 | 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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Nordzucker is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
