Vion
Vion Food Group, commonly referred to as Vion, is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 2003, Vion has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, with significant presence in Germany and the Netherlands, focusing on the production of high-quality meat products. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, offering a diverse range of products including pork, beef, and processed meat solutions. Vion's unique approach combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative technology, ensuring premium quality and safety in every product. With a strong market position, Vion has achieved notable milestones, including certifications for quality and sustainability, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted supplier in the food sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Vion'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Vion's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Vion's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Vion Food Group reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, with total emissions of approximately 67,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 51,300,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 11,762,863,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects their ongoing commitment to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector. Vion has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. This commitment also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, upstream transport and distribution, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. The target encompasses biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. In previous years, Vion's emissions have shown variability, with Scope 1 emissions reaching about 66,700,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 60,900,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working towards these reduction goals, aligning with industry standards to mitigate climate impact and promote sustainability in its operations.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 59,200,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 21,200,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 76,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Vion 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.
