- Climate change impacting raw material production, resource availability, and logistics.
- Reputational risk from negative social media comments.
- Changes in consumer lifestyles affecting product demand.
- Compliance with increasingly strict regulations on pesticides and fungicides.
Ebro Foods, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ebro Foods, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.7M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 & 3). By scope: Scope 1: 168.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 84.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 5.4M tCO2e/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
5.7M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 & 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
4.6% of direct energy consumption; 8.89% of indirect consumption
of total energy
Water Usage
15.0M m3/year
2023
Waste
36.2K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
3.9M GJ/year (1084 GWh)
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). | 168.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 84.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.4M tCO2e/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 | 5.7M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 & 3) |
| 2022 | 274.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 316.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2016 | 289.0K t CO2-eq/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Avoided the emission of 13,170 t CO2e through increased purchase of electricity with guarantee of origin (GO), photovoltaic self-generation, and use of renewable fuels.
- Reduced waste disposal by 34% year on year and increased recovery by 18%.
- Herba Ricemills (Spain) managed 95% of its waste through recovery operations.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop a Due Diligence System (2023-2025)
- Complete adherence to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) by the end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- 100% of suppliers to have signed the Group’s Supplier Code of Conduct or incorporated ESG criteria in their policies by 2030.
- 100% recyclable packaging by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Corporate GovernanceSocial Well-beingFood & NutritionSustainable SourcingEnvironment & Climate Change