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Spadel

Spadel, officially known as Spadel Group, is a leading player in the bottled water industry, headquartered in Belgium (BE). Founded in 1870, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, particularly in France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Spadel is renowned for its commitment to natural mineral waters and soft drinks, offering a diverse portfolio that includes brands like Spa, Bru, and Wattwiller. What sets Spadel apart is its dedication to sustainability and quality, sourcing water from protected springs and prioritising eco-friendly practices. The company has achieved notable milestones, including certifications for its environmental initiatives, reinforcing its position as a market leader. With a focus on innovation and consumer health, Spadel continues to thrive in the competitive beverage landscape, making it a trusted choice for health-conscious consumers.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Spadel's score of 65 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Spadel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Spadel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 151,720,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 143,916,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 7,388,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled about 1,800,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Spadel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in total carbon emissions by 2030, relative to a 2015 baseline. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Specific targets include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative, reflecting Spadel's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact. The company also aims for 60% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2028, further enhancing its sustainability efforts.

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Scope 2
926,000
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Scope 3
91,695,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Spadel's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), 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 Spadel is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Spadel is participating in some 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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