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Sodiaal Union

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Sodiaal Union, a prominent player in the dairy industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1964, this cooperative has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, and yoghurt. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Sodiaal Union has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product range and enhancing its operational efficiency. The company is renowned for its flagship brands, which offer unique flavours and nutritional benefits, setting them apart in a competitive market. As one of the largest dairy cooperatives in France, Sodiaal Union continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and a focus on quality. Its dedication to excellence and community engagement underscores its reputation as a trusted name in the dairy sector.

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39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Sodiaal Union's score of 39 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sodiaal Union's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sodiaal Union reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,280,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, alongside about 212,000,000 kg CO2e from combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, with the same reduction goal. Sodiaal Union's strategic plan, "Grandir Ensemble," includes a significant initiative to halve the carbon footprint of its factories and milk collection processes (covering both Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by 2030. This commitment reflects the company's dedication to aligning with industry standards for climate action, specifically targeting reductions consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Sodiaal Union SCA, with no cascaded data from a parent organization. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the food and beverage processing sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sodiaal Union's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low 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 Sodiaal Union is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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