Sudzucker
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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Sudzucker's score of 54 is higher than 75% 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 2025, Südzucker AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 11,044,380,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,722,192,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 344,803,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 7,977,385,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline of 3.7 million tonnes CO2e. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects a strategic shift from a previous target of 30% reduction. Südzucker's climate strategy also includes a long-term goal to achieve near-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2035. The company is actively working to reduce Scope 3 emissions, targeting a 30% reduction in emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution by 2030. The emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, Südzucker AG, and reflects the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action within the food production sector.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 400 | 000 | 000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100 | 000 | 000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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