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Hkscan

Hämeenlinnan Kananliha Oy, commonly known as HKScan, is a leading Nordic food company headquartered in Finland (FI). Established in 1990, HKScan operates primarily in the meat and food industry, with significant presence in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and the Baltics. The company is renowned for its high-quality meat products, including pork, beef, and poultry, as well as value-added products like ready meals and convenience foods. HKScan's commitment to sustainability and animal welfare sets it apart in the competitive market. With a strong focus on innovation, the company has achieved notable milestones, including the development of traceable supply chains and eco-friendly production methods. As a key player in the Nordic food sector, HKScan continues to enhance its market position through strategic partnerships and a diverse product portfolio that meets evolving consumer demands.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Hkscan's score of 53 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hkscan's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, HKScan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,080,200 kg CO2e, comprising 1,069,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 11,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,500 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This marks a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 1,093,700 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable, decreasing marginally from 11,300 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions also saw a slight reduction from 15,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. HKScan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its industrial production by the end of 2025, as part of its near-term goals for Scope 1 emissions. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2030 compared to 2014 levels, targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These initiatives reflect HKScan's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the food industry.

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Scope 1
124,000,000
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Scope 2
69,000,000
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Scope 3
206,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hkscan's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Hkscan is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hkscan is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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