Sudzucker

Südzucker, headquartered in Germany and operating within the Food products nec industry, is actively engaged in reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

For the 2026 reporting year, Südzucker reported a total of approximately 10.1 billion kg CO2e across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2.4 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 268.7 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 7.4 billion kg CO2e. For the 2025 reporting year, total emissions were approximately 11.7 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 2.7 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 344.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 8.6 billion kg CO2e.

Südzucker has established several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year, which is equivalent to a reduction from approximately 3.7 million tonnes of CO2. Furthermore, Südzucker has committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by at least 30% by 2030, compared to the 2018 base year, when Scope 3 emissions stood at nearly 8.2 million tonnes of CO2. These targets are in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are considered consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C for Scopes 1 and 2.

The company has also set a long-term goal to adapt its net-zero target for Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions, previously planned for 2050, to align with the requirements of the SBTi's FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) directive for land-intensive sectors. Historically, Südzucker reported total emissions of approximately 12.7 billion kg CO2e in 2019, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 529.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 8.9 billion kg CO2e. In 2018, total emissions were approximately 11.9 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at roughly 3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 630.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 8.2 billion kg CO2e.

Südzucker's climate strategy is integrated into its long-term business strategy, aligning with the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal. The company is actively working with its raw material suppliers to reduce emissions during crop cultivation, addressing emissions within its value chains. Südzucker's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Südzucker AG, as it operates as a current subsidiary.