- Geopolitical crises and tension.
- Climate change impacts on agricultural production.
- EU Deforestation Regulation (EU DR) compliance for cocoa.
- Attracting and retaining talent, especially in the CIS.
- Ensuring safety in industrial operations.
- Understanding and mitigating Scope 3 GHG emissions.
- Addressing child labor and forced labor risks in cocoa supply chain.
Sucden
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Sucden disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 22.3M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 3: 22.3M 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
22.3M tCO2e
2023
Water Usage
2.2M m3
2023
Waste
377.7K tons
2023
Energy Use
2.7M MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 22.3M 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 | 22.3M tCO2e |
| 2022 | 2.6M tCO2e |
| 2018 | 424.3K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions per ton of white sugar produced by 5% in the CIS.
- Reduced fleet’s plastic waste by nearly 30,000 bottles a year, reducing carbon footprint by over five tons of CO2.
- Achieved 2030 target of reducing water consumption per ton of white sugar produced by 50% compared to 2018 baseline eight years ahead of schedule.
- Improved pulp pressing in Kamenski and Tbilisski sugar plants, reducing CO2 emissions.
- Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for vessels at 4.18 grams of CO2 per ton-mile, compared to a standard target of 5.9 grams.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions related to sugar production by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2015).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 50% of certified/verified coffee in trade by 2025.
- Involve at least 5,000 farmers in income-diversification projects by 2025.
- Provide access to 300,000 seedlings to be planted on coffee farms and community land by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSupply Chain ResponsibilityFood SecurityDeforestationChild LaborForced LaborEmployee Well-beingSafetyWater StewardshipWaste ManagementBiodiversityCommunity InvestmentComplianceGovernance