Greenyard Sustainability Profile
Greenyard, headquartered in Belgium, is a leading global player in the fresh and prepared food industry. Founded in 1946, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. Specialising in fresh produce, frozen fruits and vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals, Greenyard is committed to sustainability and innovation, setting itself apart with a focus on quality and traceability. With a diverse portfolio that includes both retail and food service solutions, Greenyard has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its operations through strategic acquisitions. The company is recognised for its market leadership in the fresh produce sector, consistently delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of consumers. Through its dedication to sustainability and excellence, Greenyard continues to shape the future of the food industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Greenyard's score of 73 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Greenyard's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Greenyard reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.45 billion kg CO2e, comprising 63.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 7.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2.38 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2024, where total emissions were approximately 2.46 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 64.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 20.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 2.38 billion kg CO2e. Greenyard has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by FY2031, using FY2021 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans for 70% of its suppliers, by spend, to have science-based targets by FY2026. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the reported figures are solely from Greenyard NV.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 77,903,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 91,004,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Greenyard's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Greenyard's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and decreased by approximately 23% 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" being the largest emissions source at 72% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Greenyard'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.
Greenyard 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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