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 28 is higher than 59% 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 significant carbon emissions totalling approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. Specifically, their emissions breakdown includes about 32,386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, which encompasses direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 9,848,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The most substantial contribution came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached about 912,422,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 786,465,000 kg CO2e). Whats Cooking has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2021 levels. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. These targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability and carbon management. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Whats Cooking Bvba independently reports its carbon footprint and climate initiatives.
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| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,000 |
| Scope 3 | 94,000 |
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.
