- Climate change
- Increasing focus on food sustainability and the protection of supply chains
- Market volatility
- Diversity of supply areas
- Increased variability in durum wheat yields and quality due to climate change
- Extreme events impacting raw material availability
- Changes in precipitation patterns and rising temperatures leading to water stress
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical events (e.g., war in Ukraine)
Barilla Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Barilla Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 294.6K t CO2eq/year. By scope: Scope 1: 123.8K t CO2eq/year; Scope 2: 82.1K t CO2eq/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
294.6K t CO2eq/year
2023
Renewable Energy
62%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.5K Megalitres/year
2023
Waste
36.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
5.5M GJ/year
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). | 123.8K t CO2eq/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 82.1K t CO2eq/year |
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 | 294.6K t CO2eq/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- -28% CO2eq per tonne of finished product (since 2010)
- -21% water consumption in factories, per tonne of finished product (since 2010)
- 99.8% packaging designed for recycling and >99% paper and cardboard from supply chains with certification for the responsible management of forests
- Over 92% of waste produced was sent for recycling and energy recovery
- 62% of purchased electricity comes from renewable sources with GO certificates
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 90% of volumes of Barilla products will provide no more than 0.5 g of salt per portion by 2030
- 90% of volumes of Barilla products will provide a maximum 5gr sugar per serving by 2030
- 75% of our product portfolio will be a source of fiber by 2030
- 95% of volumes of bakery products sold in single portions will provide no more than 150 kcal per portion by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Wholesome ProductsSustainable Supply ChainsClimate ChangePeople & Communities