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 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 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions also decreased from 500,000,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Südzucker has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations (Scope 1) and energy purchases (Scope 2) by 2030, using a 2018 baseline of 3.7 million tonnes CO2e. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution by 30% within the same timeframe. Looking towards the long term, Südzucker aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the new FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) directive of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has also committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2035. This emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from the parent company, Südzucker AG, which oversees the group's sustainability initiatives.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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