Sucden Sustainability Profile
Sucden, officially known as Sucden Financial Limited, is a prominent player in the global commodities trading industry, headquartered in France. Established in 1952, the company has built a strong reputation in the trading of sugar, coffee, cocoa, and other agricultural products, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. With a focus on providing innovative trading solutions and risk management services, Sucden stands out for its deep market expertise and commitment to sustainability. The firm has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its trading platforms and the development of strategic partnerships that enhance its market position. Recognised for its reliability and integrity, Sucden continues to be a trusted name in the commodities sector, catering to a diverse clientele worldwide.
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Sucden's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sucden reported total carbon emissions of approximately 539,060,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 13,344,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 1,037,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, specifically from business travel. This marks a decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 589,538,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,199,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to sugar production by 30% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Sucden has initiated a 5% reduction in emissions intensity for 2023 and 2024, focusing on the amount of CO2 emitted per tonne of white sugar produced. Overall, Sucden's emissions data reflects a commitment to sustainability and a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint in the sugar production industry.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Sucden's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sucden's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 14% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Sucden'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.
Sucden has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
