FrieslandCampina, officially known as Koninklijke FrieslandCampina N.V., is a leading global dairy cooperative headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 1871, the company has grown to become a significant player in the dairy industry, with operations spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. FrieslandCampina focuses on producing high-quality dairy products, including milk, cheese, and infant nutrition, renowned for their nutritional value and taste. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in product development and supply chain efficiency. With a rich heritage and a strong cooperative model, FrieslandCampina continues to deliver exceptional dairy solutions that cater to diverse consumer needs worldwide.
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In 2024, FrieslandCampina reported significant greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 16,753,000,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 666,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 16,753,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 at 683,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 313,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 17,489,000,000 kg CO2e. FrieslandCampina has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 63% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. This target is part of a broader strategy to achieve net climate-neutral dairy production by 2050. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 37.5% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and include a commitment to no deforestation across primary commodities by December 31, 2025. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from its parent company, Koninklijke FrieslandCampina N.V., ensuring a unified approach to sustainability across the corporate family.
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| 2015 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,016,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Frieslandcampina's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 4% last year and decreased by approximately 16% since 2015, 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" being the largest emissions source at 91% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Frieslandcampina 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.

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