Roquette
Roquette Frères, commonly known as Roquette, is a leading global player in the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, headquartered in France. Founded in 1933, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, focusing on innovative plant-based ingredients and solutions. Specialising in starches, proteins, and polyols, Roquette is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and quality. Its core products, including maltodextrins and sweeteners, are designed to enhance food texture and nutritional value, setting the company apart in a competitive market. With a robust market position, Roquette has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in bioplastics and plant-based alternatives, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the industry. The company continues to drive innovation, catering to the evolving needs of its diverse clientele.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Roquette'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Roquette's score of 29 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Roquette's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Roquette reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,400,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 460,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 5,800,000,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across its operations. Roquette has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which encompass emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations. The commitment includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Roquette's proactive approach reflects its dedication to sustainability and climate action within the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 313 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 79 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Roquette 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.
