- Encouraging change towards sustainable farming practices.
- Managing environmental and social risks associated with purchases.
- Ensuring the long-term future of industries in the face of climate change.
- Guaranteeing the safety and quality of food and products.
- Ensuring the long-term future of the biodiesel market.
- Meeting the growing demand for plant proteins.
- Taking action for animal welfare.
- Preventing pollution and managing environmental incidents.
- Making Avril part of a circular economy.
- Ensuring the safety of employees and subcontractors.
Avril SCA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Avril SCA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.0M tCO2e/year (all scopes). By scope: Scope 1: 268 ktCO2e/year; Scope 3: 7.2M 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
8.0M tCO2e/year (all scopes)
2023
Renewable Energy
29.04%
of total energy
📊 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). | 268 ktCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.2M 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 | 8.0M tCO2e/year (all scopes) |
| 2021 | 275 ktCO2e/year |
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 (Scopes 1 and 2) to 251 ktCO2e in 2023.
- Achieved 29.04% renewable energy share in total energy consumption.
- Improved energy efficiency by more than 2% compared with 2022.
- Industrial waste recovery rate of 97.42%.
- 100% of palm oil supplies covered by sustainability schemes.
- 56.96% of soybean used for animal feed coming from non-GMO supply chains or covered by RTRS credits.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (vs. 2019).
📅 Medium-term
- 100% of palm and soya supplies traced and covered by sustainability mechanisms by 2025.
- 100% of palm and soya supplies free from deforestation and/or destruction of ecosystems by 2030.
- Achieve 100% of eggs sold or used by Avril coming from alternative farms by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- 100% of investments based on economic, environmental and social criteria by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable AgricultureResponsible PurchasingClimate Change AdaptationProduct Quality and SafetyProduct SustainabilityAnimal WelfarePollution PreventionSustainable Resource UseCircular EconomyWorkplace SafetySkills ManagementSocial ClimateStakeholder Engagement