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Nutreco Sustainability Profile

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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.

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26

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 26 is higher than 57% 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, headquartered in the Netherlands, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 499,954,000 kg CO2e, comprising 426,914,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 72,404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, although no Scope 3 emissions data was disclosed. Nutreco has set ambitious climate targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Nutreco is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 58% per unit of value added over the same timeframe. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The emissions data and climate commitments are cascaded from Nutreco N.V., reflecting the company's dedication to sustainability within the food production sector.

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201620172018201920202021
Scope 1
156,500,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Nutreco's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Nutreco's Location?

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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 very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nutreco's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Nutreco has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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