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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.

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57

Industry Average

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15

Industry Benchmark

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Roquette's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Roquette reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,321,912,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,909,727,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 460,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,042,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant increase from 2021, when total emissions were about 8,819,660,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,270,459,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 420,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 6,101,998,000 kg CO2e. Roquette has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations. The company is committed to achieving near-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by the middle of the decade. In terms of specific reduction initiatives, Roquette aims to avoid approximately 1,000,000 tonnes CO2e annually by 2025, building on a baseline of 860,287 tonnes CO2e avoided in 2020. Additionally, they are targeting an improvement in energy efficiency, aiming for a ratio of 0.90 by 2025, down from 0.97 in 2020. Overall, Roquette's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in carbon emissions across all scopes, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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

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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 Roquette is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Roquette 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
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