Tereos, a leading global player in the agribusiness sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, Brazil, and Asia. Founded in 2000, Tereos has established itself as a key player in the sugar, starch, and alcohol industries, focusing on sustainable practices and innovation. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including sugar, sweeteners, and bioethanol, which are distinguished by their high quality and commitment to sustainability. With a strong market position, Tereos has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its production capabilities and enhancing its supply chain efficiency. The company’s dedication to research and development ensures that it remains at the forefront of industry advancements, making Tereos a trusted partner for customers seeking reliable and sustainable solutions in the food and beverage sector.
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Tereos's score of 42 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Tereos reported approximately 2.17 billion kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This marks a decrease from approximately 2.39 billion kg CO2e in 2023 and approximately 2.55 billion kg CO2e in 2022. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, Tereos has pledged to achieve near-zero emissions for these scopes by 2025. Tereos is also targeting a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions linked to industrial activities by 2033, with a significant focus on Europe, where they aim for a 65% reduction. This initiative is supported by an investment plan of €800 million over nine years. Furthermore, Tereos has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with an interim goal of reducing emissions from industrial activities by over 50% by 2032-33. The emissions data is cascaded from Tereos SCA, reflecting the company's commitment to transparency and accountability in its climate strategy.
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Tereos has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.