- Climate change poses a threat to the availability and quality of key ingredients.
- Operations contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Ensuring a constant focus on working environment across global production sites.
- Achieving gender diversity targets in managerial positions.
- Navigating varied social and cultural dynamics in diverse global contexts.
CO-RO A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CO-RO A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 240.5K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 7.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 11.8K tCO2e; Scope 3: 230.9K tCO2e. 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
240.5K tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
445.4K m3
2023
Energy Use
54.2K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 7.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 230.9K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 240.5K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 400 tonnes due to optimization of energy usage in Denmark from 2021–2023
- Reduced energy consumption by 20% in 2022 and an additional 15% in 2023 at the main production site in Frederikssund.
- Started construction of a new compound factory in Denmark aiming for CO2 neutral production by 2025.
- Optimized compound model resulting in significant weight reduction, translating to a reduction in carbon footprint during transportation.
- Saved 14 million liters of water in 2023 at Binzagr CO-RO in Saudi Arabia through a water recovery station.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve a safe workplace with 0 LTIs on Group level in 2–3 years.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a target figure of minimum 31% for the underrepresented gender in managerial positions by 2025.
- 100% of direct material suppliers to have signed Supplier Code of Conduct by 2024.
🔭 Long-term
- CO2 neutral production in Denmark by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental & Climate ImpactHuman Rights & Labour RightsWorking EnvironmentSocial EngagementAnti-Corruption & Business EthicsQuality & Food Safety