Blue Apron, officially known as Blue Apron, LLC, is a leading meal kit delivery service headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2012, the company has revolutionised the way consumers approach home cooking by providing fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to their doors. With a strong presence across major operational regions in the US, Blue Apron caters to a diverse clientele seeking convenient and healthy meal solutions.
The company stands out in the meal kit industry by emphasising sustainability and quality, sourcing ingredients from trusted suppliers. Notable achievements include partnerships with renowned chefs and a commitment to reducing food waste. As a pioneer in the meal kit sector, Blue Apron continues to maintain a significant market position, appealing to both novice cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike.
-4 vs industry average
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Blue Apron's reported carbon emissions
Blue Apron's total carbon emissions in 2022 were approximately 208,913,000 kg CO2e. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions amounted to approximately 1,087,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 7,516,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were considerably higher, totalling approximately 200,310,000 kg CO2e. Blue Apron has a long-term net-zero commitment, aiming to achieve this by 2050, covering all scopes. This commitment is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). There were previous commitments to the SBTi, but some near-term and net-zero commitments have been removed or expired. The provided data indicates an error in processing the SBTi reduction targets, and further details on specific reduction percentages are not available. The company's sustainability reporting is available through its 2022 Sustainability Report. Blue Apron operates as a subsidiary of Blue Apron Holdings, Inc., and some of its climate data and commitments may be cascaded from this parent organisation. The SBTi commitments are inherited from Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. at cascade level 0.
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Blue Apron’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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Data year: 2022
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