Verstegen Spices and Sauces, a renowned name in the food industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and has established a strong presence across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1886, the company has a rich history of providing high-quality spices, herbs, and sauces, catering to both the retail and food service sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Verstegen offers a diverse range of products, including organic and specialty blends that stand out for their exceptional flavour and quality. The company is recognised for its dedication to sourcing ingredients responsibly, ensuring that each product meets the highest standards. As a leader in the spice and sauce market, Verstegen Spices and Sauces continues to achieve notable milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for culinary professionals and home cooks alike.
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Verstegen Spices And Sauces's score of 33 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Verstegen Spices and Sauces, headquartered in the Netherlands, has set ambitious climate commitments despite not having specific carbon emissions data available. The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, Verstegen aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from about 99.2% in 2018 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, which include those from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products, Verstegen targets a reduction of about 42% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. Looking further ahead, the company has set long-term targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2035 and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050. Furthermore, Verstegen is committed to reducing its Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) emissions by approximately 90.9% by 2050, with a no-deforestation commitment for its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025. These initiatives reflect Verstegen Spices and Sauces' dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.
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