Whats Cooking, headquartered in Belgium, is a prominent player in the culinary industry, specialising in meal preparation and delivery services. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across Europe, focusing on providing fresh, healthy, and convenient meal options to busy individuals and families. With a commitment to quality, Whats Cooking offers a diverse range of meal kits and ready-to-eat dishes, each crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Their unique approach combines culinary expertise with innovative packaging, ensuring meals are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Recognised for its exceptional customer service and sustainability initiatives, Whats Cooking has established a strong market position, earning accolades for its contribution to the food sector. As the company continues to grow, it remains dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for its customers while promoting healthy eating habits.
How does Whats Cooking'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.
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Whats Cooking's score of 24 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Whats Cooking reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 32,386,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 9,848,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 912,422,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 786,465,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, Whats Cooking's total emissions were about 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction in overall emissions year-on-year. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, relative to 2021 levels. Additionally, Whats Cooking has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. These targets reflect a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Whats Cooking is independently managing its carbon footprint and climate strategy.
Whats Cooking's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 20% last year and decreased by approximately 5% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 86% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Whats Cooking has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
