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Thai Union

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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.

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69

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Insurance Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

28

Industry Benchmark

Thai Union's score of 69 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Thai Union's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Thai Union reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,058,410 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, and about 2,751,955,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the figures were approximately 4,343,360 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and about 4,165,375,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a slight reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while Scope 3 emissions increased. Thai Union has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they plan to achieve a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, the company also targets a 42% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect their commitment to the 1.5°C ambition of the Paris Agreement. The company is working towards achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, as part of its SeaChange® 2030 global sustainability strategy. This comprehensive approach underscores Thai Union's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
422,695,000
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Scope 2
171,758,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Thai Union's primary industry is Insurance and pension funding services, except compulsory social security services (66), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Thai Union is in TH, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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