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 51 is higher than 98% 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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 3,553,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 434,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 434,336,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, alongside 3,555,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Thai Union has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions—covering purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation—by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Long-term, Thai Union is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with a target of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from the 2021 baseline. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Thai Union's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector.
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Add to project| 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.
