Bunzl
Bunzl plc, a leading global distribution and outsourcing company, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1854, Bunzl has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Australia, specialising in the supply of essential products and services across various sectors, including foodservice, cleaning, and safety. The company is renowned for its extensive range of disposable and consumable products, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of its diverse customer base. Bunzl's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the industry, enabling it to maintain a competitive edge. With a robust market position, Bunzl has achieved significant milestones, including consistent revenue growth and strategic acquisitions that enhance its service offerings. As a trusted partner, Bunzl continues to deliver value through its comprehensive supply chain solutions.
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Bunzl's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bunzl's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bunzl plc reported carbon emissions of approximately 14,165,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,161,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in Great Britain, totalling around 16,325,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. Globally, Bunzl's emissions included approximately 89,806,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 28,011,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a total of around 117,817,000 kg CO2e. Bunzl has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions per million GBP revenue by 2030, which translates to a 27.5% absolute reduction from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2027. Long-term, Bunzl aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% from the 2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Bunzl's commitment to addressing climate change effectively.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 95,249,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 28,757,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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