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Nordzucker AG, headquartered in Germany, is a prominent player in the food products sector, specifically within the sugar industry. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as one of Europe’s leading sugar producers, with significant operations across Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Poland.
Specialising in the production of high-quality sugar and sugar-related products, Nordzucker is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company’s core offerings include granulated sugar, liquid sugar, and organic sugar, catering to both industrial and retail markets.
With a strong market position, Nordzucker has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable sugar production and a focus on reducing its carbon footprint. This dedication to quality and sustainability sets Nordzucker apart in the competitive landscape of food products.
20
DitchCarbon score
+3 vs industry average
Nordzucker’s score of 20 is lower than 47% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Nordzucker's reported carbon emissions
Nordzucker, a Food products nec company headquartered in Germany, reported its Scope 1 emissions for 2022 as 1,095,561,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions as 60,828,000 kg CO2e. There is no Scope 3 data available for this period.
The company has set several climate commitments. Nordzucker AG commits to achieving climate neutrality in production by 2050 at the latest, with a more ambitious target for Germany by 2045, covering both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Nordzucker AG has near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as a base year. Additionally, Nordzucker AG aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% within the same timeframe, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related emissions, business travel, employee commuting, processing of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. This target also includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The company also commits to maintaining no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities.
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Nordzucker’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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