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Vandemoortele, officially known as Vandemoortele NV, is a prominent Belgian company specialising in food products, with its headquarters situated in Belgium. Established in 1899, the company has a long-standing history of innovation and growth within the food industry, primarily serving markets across Europe and beyond.
Operating within the 'Food products nec' sector, Vandemoortele focuses on producing high-quality bakery ingredients, frozen baked goods, and culinary solutions that stand out for their quality and sustainability. The company's notable achievements include a strong market position in bakery and frozen foods, driven by a commitment to product excellence and customer satisfaction. With a reputation for reliability and innovation, Vandemoortele continues to be a key player in the food manufacturing industry.
63
DitchCarbon score
+46 vs industry average
Vandemoortele’s score of 63 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Vandemoortele's reported carbon emissions
Vandemoortele, a Belgian food products manufacturer, reported its total carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 2.15 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 36.57 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 6.85 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 2.11 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, Vandemoortele's total emissions in 2024 were approximately 2.35 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 35.90 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 10.59 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and around 2.30 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2023, total emissions stood at approximately 2.38 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 41.55 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 13.32 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2.32 billion kg CO2e.
For 2022, Vandemoortele reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 20.44 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 442,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 41 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were around 39 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were about 2.02 billion kg CO2e. Data for 2019, 2018, and 2015 does not include full Scope 1, 2, and 3 breakdowns.
Vandemoortele has set several ambitious climate commitments. They aim for a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using a 2023 base year, and a 30.3% absolute reduction in Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 2030, also from a 2023 base year. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming to 1.5°C. The company also commits that 76% of its suppliers and customers, by emissions covering various Scope 3 categories, will have science-based targets by 2030, and aims for no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025.
Additionally, Vandemoortele has an older near-term intensity target to reduce CO2 intensity for Scope 1 & 2 by 70% by 2025 compared to a 2015 baseline, and a 10% energy intensity reduction (energy used per tonne produced) by 2025 compared to 2020 levels for electricity and gas. The company has a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Vandemoortele's emissions and target information are directly reported by Vandemoortele NV.
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Vandemoortele’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Vandemoortele NV commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
On track42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Vandemoortele NV commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
Behind target42%
2030
30.3% reduction in scope 3 total
Vandemoortele NV commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 30.3% by 2030 from a 2023 base year.
Behind target30.3%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vandemoortele’s sustainability data and climate commitments
Vandemoortele, a Belgian food products manufacturer, reported its total carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 2.15 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes about 36.57 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, roughly 6.85 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial amount of approximately 2.11 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. Looking back, the company's total emissions were around 2.35 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and about 2.38 billion kg CO2e in 2023, demonstrating a slight downward trend in its overall carbon footprint.
Data year: 2025
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