- Product safety and quality risks linked to negative consumer health consequences.
- Human rights impacts on local labor and adverse effects on the environment in the supply chain.
- Climate change and loss of biodiversity impacting sensitive crops like coffee.
- Supply chain human rights risks such as fair remuneration, excess working hours, forced or child labor, and discrimination.
- Food waste.
Paulig Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Paulig Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 40.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 24.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 8.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 7.7K tCO2e/year. 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
40.3K tCO2e/year
2019
Renewable Energy
30% (2018)
of total energy
Water Usage
133.2K m3/year
2019
Waste
14.3K tons/year
2019
Energy Use
202.1K MWh/year
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| 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). | 24.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reached 100% sustainably sourced coffee beans in 2018.
- Reduced carbon footprint of coffee packaging by one third.
- Saved 150 tonnes of plastic with new Santa Maria tortillas packaging.
- All production sites in Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Great Britain are purchasing 100% renewable electricity. In Belgium, all sites are using only renewable electricity from January 1, 2020 onwards.
- 87% of total waste is now being recycled.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce sugar and salt contribution in meal recipes to maximum 30% of daily intake by 2021.
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by the end of 2020 (Belgium logistics).
📅 Medium-term
- All raw materials from high-risk areas come from sustainable sources, verified by external parties by 2030.
- Minimum 10% absolute growth in sustainable sourcing of top 3 category spices and herbs by 2021.
🔭 Long-term
- Align with the Paris Agreement target of 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health & WellbeingClimate ActionFair and Inclusive Way of Working