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Food Product Manufacturing
NL
updated 2 months ago

Verstegen Spices And Sauces Sustainability Profile

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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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How does Verstegen Spices And Sauces's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Verstegen Spices And Sauces's score of 36 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Verstegen Spices And Sauces's reported carbon emissions

Verstegen Spices & 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 value chain by 2050. For its near-term targets, Verstegen aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from approximately 99.2% in 2018 to 100% by 2030. In terms of Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a wide range of indirect emissions, Verstegen has set a target to reduce these emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. This includes emissions from purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Furthermore, the company commits to reducing Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 30.3% by 2030 from the same base year, alongside a no-deforestation commitment for its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025. Long-term, Verstegen aims for a significant reduction of 90% in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, and a 90% reduction in total Scope 3 emissions by 2050, again using 2022 as the base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect a commitment to keeping global warming well below 2°C. This information is cascaded from the parent organization, Verstegen Spices & Sauces BV, indicating a structured approach to sustainability within the corporate family.

How Carbon Intensive is Verstegen Spices And Sauces's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Verstegen Spices And Sauces's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Verstegen Spices And Sauces's Location?

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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 Verstegen Spices And Sauces is in NL, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Verstegen Spices And Sauces's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Verstegen Spices And Sauces has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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