- Decarbonization
- Meeting European legislation on nature preservation and human rights
- Packaging waste and demand for change
- Sustainable sourcing and compliance with human rights and modern slavery (Australia and New Zealand)
- Building relationships with the local community (Asia)
- High demand for decarbonization, sustainable procurement, and packaging from customers (Japan)
- Low awareness of decarbonization and sustainable procurement among consumers (Japan)
- Securing Robusta beans due to increased demand and decreased production (Vietnam)
- Climate change affecting coffee production and livelihoods (Central America)
UCC Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, UCC Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 86.2K t-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) + 2562220 t-CO2 (Scope 3) in 2023. By scope: Scope 1: 53.3K t-CO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 32.9K t-CO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 2.6M t-CO2e/year (2023). 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
86.2K t-CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) + 2562220 t-CO2 (Scope 3) in 2023
2023
Renewable Energy
96% in Europe
of total energy
Water Usage
2.2M m3 (intake) in 2023
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). | 53.3K t-CO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 32.9K t-CO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.6M t-CO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 23.8% in FY2023 (compared to FY2019)
- 96% of energy used by UCC Group Europe is renewable
- Reduced annual CO2 emissions by an estimated 230 tons at the Bolsward plant in the Netherlands (versus mixed energy sources) through solar panel installation.
- Developed hydrogen roasting technology, achieving zero CO2 emissions per roaster (when the heat source for roasting is 100% hydrogen).
- Reduced total waste at UCC Smile Festa 2024 to 30% of 2022 levels.
- Upcycled used paper cups into fabric aprons.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Purchase more than 50% of coffee from sources verified as deforestation-free by 2025
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- 100% sustainably sourced UCC branded coffee by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030
- Achieve annual sales of 15 billion yen in the field of ‘Coffee x Health’ by 2030
- Educate 300,000 people on sustainability by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutral by 2040
- Nature positive by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityForestsWaterFarmers' LivelihoodsTraceabilityHuman RightsHealthEducationSustainable Coffee SourcingWaste ReductionPackaging