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Cristal Union Sustainability Profile

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Cristal Union, a prominent player in the agribusiness sector, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across various regions, including the northern and central parts of the country. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a leader in the sugar and alcohol industries, focusing on the production of sugar from sugar beets and the distillation of alcohol from agricultural raw materials. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Cristal Union offers a diverse range of products, including high-quality sugar, bioethanol, and animal feed. The company is recognised for its unique approach to integrating environmental responsibility into its operations, setting it apart in a competitive market. Notably, Cristal Union has achieved significant milestones in expanding its production capabilities and enhancing its market position, making it a key contributor to the European agribusiness landscape.

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20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Cristal Union's score of 20 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cristal Union's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Cristal Union reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 709,236,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,660,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 920,134,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data reflects their comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Cristal Union has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, as well as fuel and energy-related activities. The target boundary includes land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with industry standards for climate action. These commitments are part of Cristal Union's strategy to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to well below 2°C, as classified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a clear commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Scope 1
560,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
820,000,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
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-
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cristal Union's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cristal Union's primary industry is Sugar Processing, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cristal Union'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 Cristal Union is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cristal Union'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.

Cristal Union 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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