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Spadel

Spadel, officially known as Spadel Group, is a leading player in the bottled water industry, headquartered in Belgium (BE). Founded in 1870, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Spadel is renowned for its commitment to natural mineral waters and soft drinks, offering a diverse portfolio that includes brands like Spa, Bru, and Wattwiller. What sets Spadel apart is its dedication to sustainability and quality, sourcing water from protected springs and prioritising eco-friendly practices. The company has achieved notable milestones, including certifications for its environmental initiatives, reinforcing its position as a market leader. With a focus on innovation and consumer health, Spadel continues to thrive in the competitive beverage landscape, making it a trusted choice for health-conscious consumers.

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51

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Spadel's score of 51 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Spadel's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Spadel, headquartered in Belgium, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 123,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 6,595,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 304,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 115,654,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. Spadel has set ambitious targets to address its emissions. By 2030, the company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 emissions by 40% and Scope 2 emissions by 80%, both from a 2015 baseline. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 40% within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Spadel has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with long-term targets of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from a 2022 baseline. These initiatives align with Spadel's commitment to sustainability and reflect its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts in the food and beverage processing sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
863,000
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Scope 3
86,401,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spadel's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is low 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. Spadel is headquartered in BE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Spadel 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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