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Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1996 through the merger of Callebaut and Barry, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in the chocolate and cocoa industry, Barry Callebaut offers a diverse range of products, including gourmet chocolate, cocoa powders, and innovative solutions for various applications. Their commitment to sustainability and quality sets them apart in the market. With a robust market position, Barry Callebaut is recognised for its significant achievements, including being the largest chocolate manufacturer worldwide. The company continues to lead the industry with its dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions.

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76

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Barry Callebaut's score of 76 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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Barry Callebaut's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Barry Callebaut reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,531,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 10,005,800 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 13,161,670,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions, resulting in a combined total of about 13,184,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions from 2023, where they were reported at approximately 11,877,700 kg CO2e, and a decrease in Scope 2 emissions from 12,832,700 kg CO2e. Barry Callebaut has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2025, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target encompasses biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim goals of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 and Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. The company is also committed to significant long-term reductions, targeting a 90% decrease in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, again from a 2022 baseline. Barry Callebaut's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and it continues to align its strategies with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
107,493,000
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Scope 2
198,748,000
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Scope 3
8,803,180,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Barry Callebaut'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 Barry Callebaut is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Barry Callebaut 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
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