Thai Union
Thai Union Group PCL, commonly known as Thai Union, is a leading global player in the seafood industry, headquartered in Thailand. Established in 1977, the company has grown to become a major force in the production and distribution of seafood products, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Thai Union is renowned for its diverse range of products, including canned tuna, shrimp, and pet food, distinguished by a commitment to sustainability and quality. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering responsible sourcing practices and being a key advocate for ocean conservation. With a strong market position, Thai Union has received numerous accolades for its innovation and sustainability efforts, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the seafood sector.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Thai Union's score of 60 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Thai Union's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Thai Union Group Public Company Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,355,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 434,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 434,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 3,486,328,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Thai Union has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation and distribution, within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a significant reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as well as a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets encompass land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action. Thai Union's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 422,695,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 171,758,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Thai Union is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
