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Food Product Manufacturing
DE
updated 15 days ago

Sudzucker

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SüdZucker AG, a leading player in the sugar industry, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1837, the company has evolved into one of the largest sugar producers in the region, with a diverse portfolio that includes sugar, sugar specialties, and bioethanol. SüdZucker is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering unique products that cater to both food and non-food sectors. The company’s innovative approach has solidified its market position, making it a key supplier for various industries. With a strong emphasis on research and development, SüdZucker continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a pioneer in the sugar market.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Sudzucker's score of 42 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sudzucker's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Südzucker AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where emissions were about 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from approximately 500,000,000 kg CO2e. Südzucker has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations (Scope 1) and energy purchases (Scope 2) by 50.4% by 2030, using a base year of 2018, which recorded 3,700,000,000 kg CO2e. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to meet the requirements of the Paris Agreement. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. Looking ahead, Südzucker aims to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2035. These commitments are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of its operations, reflecting a proactive approach to climate change mitigation. Südzucker's emissions data and climate targets are cascaded from its parent company, Südzucker AG, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
229,700,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
38,100,000
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
79,000,000
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-
-
-
-
-
-

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sudzucker's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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. This request for Sudzucker is in DE, which has a medium 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
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