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.
How does Sudzucker's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Sudzucker's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Südzucker 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 from 2023, where emissions were approximately 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2018 baseline of 3.7 million tonnes CO2e. Additionally, Südzucker aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, by 30% within the same timeframe. Südzucker's climate commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which supports their goal of achieving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The company is also adapting its net zero target for all scopes to meet the requirements of the new FLAG directive for land-intensive sectors, with a long-term goal set for 2050. These initiatives demonstrate Südzucker's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 3,600,000,000 | 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 | 3,600,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 3,600,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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