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Nutreco

Nutreco N.V., headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading global player in the animal nutrition and aquaculture sectors. Founded in 1994, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative solutions. Nutreco's core offerings include high-quality feed and nutritional products designed to enhance the health and performance of livestock and aquaculture species. Their commitment to research and development sets them apart, enabling them to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry. With a reputation for excellence, Nutreco has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable aquaculture and animal feed technologies. As a trusted partner in the agricultural sector, Nutreco continues to drive progress towards a more sustainable food system.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nutreco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Nutreco's score of 23 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nutreco's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Nutreco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 499 million kg CO2e, comprising about 427 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 72 million kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked an increase from 2020, where total emissions were about 276 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 406 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 73 million kg CO2e. Nutreco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 58% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of value added over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to keeping global warming well below 2°C. Overall, Nutreco's climate strategy reflects a commitment to significant emissions reductions, focusing on both operational and value chain impacts, while continuing to monitor and report on their progress in emissions management.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nutreco's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nutreco is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nutreco is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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