- Severe drought in Southern Europe significantly impacted harvests, leading to a 40% decrease in expected shipments.
- Challenges in accurate harvest predictions leading to last-minute order cancellations.
- Ineffective communication leading to delays in responding to customer inquiries.
CrowdFarming
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CrowdFarming disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 292.40 tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2, and partial Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 28.81 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 263.60 tCO2e/year (partial). 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
292.40 tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2, and partial Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (for electricity used in offices and logistics center)
of total energy
Waste
52.5K kg/year (saved from waste)
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). | 28.81 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 263.60 tCO2e/year (partial) |
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 | 292.40 tCO2e/year (Scope 1, 2, and partial Scope 3) |
| 2022 | 61.1 tonnes CO2e (Scope 1 & 2 for CrowdFarming, excluding CrowdLog) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% compared to 2022 (from 393 tonnes to 292.40 tonnes)
- Switched logistics center to renewable energy, resulting in zero Scope 2 emissions.
- Saved 52,514 kg of food from waste through the "All Is Good" initiative.
- 64% of deliveries were plastic-free, and 12% of plastic packaging was BPA-free.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Implement a cooling tower at CrowdLog-Museros to minimize water usage.
- Improve harvest prediction accuracy.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 25% of fields cultivated organically by 2030 (in line with EU target).
- Replicate Spanish regenerative agriculture pilot program in Italy, France, and Germany.
🔭 Long-term
- Prove that regenerative organic farming is economically viable through direct sales.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance