- Global turbulence, geopolitical conflicts, energy market tension, supply chain volatility, inflationary pressure, climate change impacts.
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (raw materials, packaging, logistics).
- Complexity of sourcing raw materials and limited decision-making authority in the global supply chain.
- Post-acquisition integration processes for newly acquired brands.
- Lack of recycling infrastructure for plastic films.
- Patchwork of packaging legislation in different countries.
Ferrero International S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-09 to 2023-08 reporting, Ferrero International S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.5M tCO2e/year (A). By scope: Scope 1: 485.0K tCO2e/year (A); Scope 2: 344.3K tCO2e/year (A); Scope 3: 7.0M tCO2e/year (A). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
7.5M tCO2e/year (A)
2022-09 to 2023-08
Renewable Energy
86.6% (A)
of total energy
Water Usage
5.1M m3/year (A)
2022-09 to 2023-08
Waste
98.7K tons/year (A)
2022-09 to 2023-08
Energy Use
10.8K TJ/year (A)
2022-09 to 2023-08
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-09 to 2023-08)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 485.0K tCO2e/year (A) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 344.3K tCO2e/year (A) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.0M tCO2e/year (A) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 10% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2018, despite 16% production growth.
- 17 plants using 100% renewable electricity.
- 3.9% reduction in energy intensity (7.41 to 7.12 GJ/tonne of product).
- 90.7% of packaging designed to be recyclable or reusable (increase of 2.2%).
- 20% water reduction in plant water intensity compared to 2021/22.
- 9.6% reduction in water consumption ratio for manufacturing plants and warehouses compared to 2021/22.
- 12 production plants reached a waste-recovery rate higher than 99%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce virgin plastics by 10% by 2025.
- Increase plastic recycled content by 12% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions intensity by 43% by 2030.
- Maintain >90% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Protecting the environmentSourcing ingredients sustainablyPromoting responsible consumptionEmpowering peopleClimate actionHuman rights in the supply chainPlastic and packagingProducts’ and ingredients’ safetyTransparent supply chain