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Vegetable Oil Production
FR
updated 18 days ago

Bonduelle Sustainability Profile

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Bonduelle, officially known as Bonduelle S.A., is a leading player in the global food industry, headquartered in France. Established in 1853, the company has evolved into a prominent provider of vegetable-based products, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in canned, frozen, and fresh vegetables, Bonduelle is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering a diverse range of products that cater to health-conscious consumers. The company has achieved notable milestones, including innovations in packaging and a strong focus on organic offerings, positioning itself as a market leader in the vegetable sector. With a rich heritage and a dedication to promoting healthy eating, Bonduelle continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name among consumers and retailers alike.

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74

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Vegetable Oil Production 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Bonduelle's score of 74 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bonduelle's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bonduelle reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,285,484,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 108,881,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 38,159,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,138,444,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Bonduelle's reduction targets include a 38% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, based on a 2020 baseline, which has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% per tonne of manufactured product within the same timeframe. In 2023, Bonduelle's emissions were reported at approximately 1,171,434,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 128,185,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 45,303,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 1,179,434,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed emissions data across all scopes, demonstrating transparency in its climate impact. Bonduelle's commitment to sustainability is further reflected in its proactive policies aimed at reducing its environmental footprint from production, packaging, and transportation. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, with a focus on achieving significant reductions in the coming years.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
68,383,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Bonduelle's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bonduelle's primary industry is Vegetable Oil Production, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bonduelle's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Bonduelle is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bonduelle's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bonduelle's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 44% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 50% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
50%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
16%
Use of Sold Products
15%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Capital Goods
3%
Waste Generated in Operations
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Business Travel
<1%

Bonduelle's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Bonduelle has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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