Blue Apron, officially known as Blue Apron, LLC, is a leading player in the food products nec industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2012, the company has revolutionised meal preparation by offering a subscription-based service that delivers fresh ingredients and chef-designed recipes directly to consumers' doors.
With a focus on sustainability and quality, Blue Apron provides a diverse range of meal kits that cater to various dietary preferences, making home cooking accessible and enjoyable. The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with renowned chefs and a commitment to sourcing responsibly.
As a pioneer in the meal kit delivery sector, Blue Apron continues to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its innovative approach to cooking and dedication to customer satisfaction.
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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, a US-based food products company, reported a total of approximately 208.9 million kg CO2e in emissions for the year 2022. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Within this total, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 1.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions stood at around 7.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, at approximately 200.3 million kg CO2e.
In 2021, Blue Apron's total emissions were approximately 124 million kg CO2e. This included roughly 1.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 7.4 million kg CO2e for Scope 2, and around 115.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, with purchased goods and services representing approximately 94.1 million kg CO2e of the Scope 3 total.
Blue Apron is committed to a net-zero target by 2050 across all scopes. This commitment is cascaded from its parent organisation, Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. The company is also a signatory to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative. Emissions data is inherited from Blue Apron Holdings, Inc., with the cascade level noted as 1.
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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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