Valio
Valio Ltd, commonly known as Valio, is a leading Finnish dairy company headquartered in Helsinki, Finland (FI). Founded in 1905, Valio has established itself as a key player in the dairy industry, primarily focusing on the production of high-quality milk products, cheese, and butter. With a strong presence in major operational regions across Europe and beyond, Valio is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Valio's core offerings include lactose-free dairy products, functional foods, and premium cheeses, all distinguished by their exceptional taste and nutritional benefits. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering lactose-free technology, which has positioned it as a market leader in this segment. Valio's dedication to quality and sustainability has earned it a respected reputation, making it a preferred choice for consumers seeking healthy and delicious dairy options.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Valio's score of 44 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Valio's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Valio reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 2,080,800,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 39,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 101,100,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 2,020,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Scope 3 emissions encompass a variety of categories, including 1,824,800,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 44,500,000 kg CO2e from the processing of sold products. Valio has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 47% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 28% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution and a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services per kilogram of raw milk over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Valio's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector, positioning the company as a leader in environmental responsibility in Finland and beyond.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 74,600,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 84,600,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,280,700,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Valio 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.
