- Fall of the cabinet and failure in forming an agricultural agreement
- Rising geopolitical tensions and tough harvesting conditions
- Prolonged period of rain preventing growers from harvesting all crops
- Frost damage to sugar beet
- High inflation and economic uncertainty impacting demand for high-quality ingredients
- Cost increases in cultivation
- Grid congestion preventing implementation of heat pump projects
- Increasing pressure in terms of water quality and rules under the CAP
- More stringent laws and regulations around nitrate reduction and nitrogen use
Coöperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Coöperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 660 ktonnes (scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 635 ktonnes; Scope 2: 25 ktonnes. 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
660 ktonnes (scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
15% (of total energy use)
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). | 635 ktonnes |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 25 ktonnes |
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 | 660 ktonnes (scope 1 & 2) |
| 2019 | 0.22 tCO2e/tonne of product |
| 2018 | 0.22 tCO2e/tonne of product |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduction of scope 1 and scope 2 CO2 emissions by 13% relative to 2018
- Accelerated transition to green electricity in all EU factories
- Total production of 23 million m3 of green gas in the Netherlands in 2023
- Heat pump at Aviko Rixona-Warffum saved more than 1,100 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually
- Cosun Beet Company’s Puttershoek Solar Park will provide a reduction of over 8,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually
- Installation of an electric boiler at the Aviko Rixona factory in Venray
- Project to reduce CO2 emissions at the Vierverlaten sugar factory by as much as 40%
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Underlying operating profit of EUR 300 million by 2025
- EcoVadis gold in all business groups by 2025
- Reduce scope 1 emissions by 15% by 2025 relative to 2018
- Eliminate scope 2 emissions by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 45% CO2 reduction in total scope 1 and scope 2 relative to 2018 by 2030
- Grow green and health-promoting ingredients to 30% of the portfolio by 2030
- Halve the use of crop protection agents by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change mitigationHealth-promoting and green alternativesSafe & healthy workspaceCircular crop usePeople development & attractionWater managementCrop protectionRegenerative agricultureDiversity, equality & inclusionCommunity buildingProduct transparency & traceabilityBusiness integrity, transparency & complianceFood supply & fair pricingFair labour practicesOperational waste management