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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Nordzucker's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Nordzucker reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,102,551,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 60,828,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 1,120,805,000 kg CO2e in 2021, while Scope 2 emissions increased from 45,874,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for climate neutrality in production by 2050 globally, and by 2045 specifically in Germany. Nordzucker has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Nordzucker's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint demonstrates a proactive approach to sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector, reflecting a growing industry trend towards climate responsibility.
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| 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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