Danish Crown Sustainability Profile
Danish Crown, a leading player in the global meat industry, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1887, the company has evolved into one of the largest pork and beef producers, renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. Danish Crown's core offerings include a diverse range of meat products, from fresh cuts to processed goods, all distinguished by their adherence to high welfare standards and innovative production techniques. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its sustainability initiatives and product excellence, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a strong focus on sustainability and traceability, Danish Crown continues to set benchmarks in the industry, making it a trusted choice for consumers and partners alike.
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Danish Crown's score of 57 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Danish Crown's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Danish Crown reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,015,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 152,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 176,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 10,687,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Danish Crown has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from production and logistics per kg of meat by 2030, relative to a 2005 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2029/30 from a 2019/20 base year. Furthermore, Danish Crown envisions achieving carbon neutrality (net zero) by 2050 across all scopes. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Danish Crown's commitment to sustainability reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the meat production industry.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Danish Crown's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Danish Crown's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and decreased by approximately 12% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Danish Crown'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.
Danish Crown has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
