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Jungbunzlauer, or Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, is a leading global producer of high-quality, natural ingredients. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company operates an extensive international network of production sites and sales offices across Europe and North America.
Founded in 1867, Jungbunzlauer operates within the chemicals industry, specialising in ingredients derived from renewable raw materials through fermentation. This sustainable approach is central to their entire product portfolio.
Their core offering includes essential biopolymers like xanthan gum, alongside citric acid, gluconates, and speciality salts. These versatile, natural ingredients are vital for diverse applications in the food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial sectors.
Jungbunzlauer is recognised as a major producer of citric acid, xanthan gum, and gluconates, providing innovative and biodegradable solutions globally. They are committed to delivering ingredients that enhance health, safety, and sustainability.
24
DitchCarbon score
-8 vs industry average
Jungbunzlauer’s score of 24 is lower than 40% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.523
20182025
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
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Reported emissions
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Jungbunzlauer's reported carbon emissions
Jungbunzlauer, a chemical company headquartered in Switzerland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.24 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 348 million kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of 51 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 846 million kg CO2e.
Looking back, Jungbunzlauer's total emissions in 2023 were about 983 million kg CO2e, comprising 324 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, 33 million kg CO2e (market-based) for Scope 2, and 626 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. In 2022, total emissions were approximately 1.54 billion kg CO2e, with 477 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 65 million kg CO2e (market-based) from Scope 2, and 1.003 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Jungbunzlauer has set a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050. Emissions data and reduction initiatives are inherited from its parent company, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG.
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Jungbunzlauer’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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