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Dairy Processing
FI
updated a month ago

Valio

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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.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Valio's score of 55 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Valio's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Valio's total greenhouse gas emissions amounted to approximately 2,347,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 2,343,000,000 kg CO2e. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 42,886,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 59,353,000 kg CO2e (market-based). For the year 2023, Valio reported total emissions of about 2,524,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 39,300,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 93,900,000 kg CO2e (including purchased heat and electricity), and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 1,824,800,000 kg CO2e. 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. This target includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Additionally, Valio is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from upstream transportation and distribution by 28% and from purchased goods and services by 50% per kg of raw milk over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Valio's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector. The company is actively working towards these goals to mitigate its environmental impact and contribute to global climate efforts.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
83,200,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
97,500,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
2,280,700,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Valio's primary industry is Dairy products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Valio is in FI, which has a very 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
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