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Sudzucker AG, commonly referred to as Sudzucker, is a leading player in the global sugar industry, headquartered in Germany. Established in 1926, the company has a long-standing history of producing high-quality sugar products and operates across major regions in Europe and beyond.
Specialising in the manufacturing of beet and cane sugar, as well as related derivatives, Sudzucker is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation within the sector. Its core offerings include refined sugars, speciality sweeteners, and bioethanol, which distinguish the company in a competitive market.
With a strong market position and a reputation for operational excellence, Sudzucker continues to be a key contributor to the European sugar industry, maintaining a focus on quality, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
48
DitchCarbon score
+41 vs industry average
Sudzucker’s score of 48 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Sugar Processing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.441
20182025
The Sugar Processing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 24% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2029
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Reported emissions
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Sudzucker's reported carbon emissions
Based in Germany, Sudzucker, a prominent player in the sugar industry, has reported its carbon emissions and set ambitious climate commitments.
In 2026, Sudzucker's global Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.42 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 market-based emissions around 268.73 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 location-based emissions at approximately 365.17 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same year reached about 7.43 billion kg CO2e, including approximately 599.78 million kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities and about 1.2 billion kg CO2e from upstream transportation and distribution.
Looking back, in 2025, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.72 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were about 344.8 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 location-based emissions were around 446.75 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions in 2025 were approximately 8.59 billion kg CO2e, with fuel and energy-related activities accounting for about 592.79 million kg CO2e and upstream transportation and distribution for about 1.36 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, Sudzucker reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2.4 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 400 million kg CO2e.
Sudzucker has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved goals. The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Additionally, Sudzucker aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and upstream transportation and distribution by 30% within the same timeframe. The company has also stated a long-term goal to achieve climate-neutral production by 2050. These targets are cascaded from its parent organization, Südzucker AG.
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Sudzucker’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
50.4% reduction in Scope 2
Südzucker AG (Group) commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.* Südzucker AG (Group) also…
On track50.4%
2030
50.4% reduction in Scope 1
Südzucker AG (Group) commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.* Südzucker AG (Group) also…
Behind target50.4%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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