- Seasonality of the business affecting work-life balance.
- Potential shortage of hazelnuts due to climate disasters.
- Supply chain disruptions for cocoa and other raw materials.
- Limited availability of 100% recycled plastic packaging.
Venchi S.p.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Venchi S.p.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.3K t CO₂e (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 2.3K t CO₂e; Scope 2: 1.9K t CO₂e (Market Based). 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
2.3K t CO₂e (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
73% increase in renewable energy use compared to 2021
of total energy
Water Usage
18 mL
2023
Waste
344 tons
2023
Energy Use
4.9M kWh
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). | 2.3K t CO₂e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.9K t CO₂e (Market Based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 33% reduction in electricity consumption at the Castelletto Stura plant compared to the previous year.
- Installation of two new photovoltaic plants (500 kW and 110 kW).
- Obtained first Rainforest Alliance certification for cocoa.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 30-50% in the next three years.
- Achieve 100% Rainforest Alliance certification for cocoa by 2025.
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50%.
📅 Medium-term
- Obtain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
- Implement a decarbonization roadmap.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Respect for the Environment in Business OperationsResponsible Management of Raw Materials and Supply ChainProtection of Human Rights Along the Value ChainBiodiversity RespectSustainable Practices in Packaging DevelopmentTerritorial Development and Community RelationsResponsible Marketing and CommunicationProcess and Technological InnovationProduct Quality and Consumer Well-beingHealth and Safety in Business OperationsEmployee Well-beingPromotion of Human Resources Development and Equal OpportunitiesEthical and Transparent Governance