- Reducing farm-level emissions (85% of scope 3 emissions)
- Improving data collection and validation for ESG reporting
- Managing supply chain risks related to deforestation and land conversion
- Reducing logistics emissions
Danish Crown A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023/24 reporting, Danish Crown A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of Approximately 12 million tonnes CO2e/year (Scope 1, 2 & 3). 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
Approximately 12 million tonnes CO2e/year (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
2023/24
Renewable Energy
Almost 9% in 2022/23
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Approximately 12 million tonnes CO2e/year (Scope 1, 2 & 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions by 16% since 2020
- Reduced scope 3 CO2e emissions by 8% per produced volume since 2020
- Increased renewable electricity to almost 9% of total consumption in 2022/23
- 60% plastic reduction in packaging of diced bacon
- 65% plastic reduction in minced beef packaging
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce packaging volume by 15% per tonne produced by 2024/25
- Ensure 90% of packaging materials are recyclable by 2024/25
- Ensure 40% of plastic packaging is made from post-consumer recycled content by 2024/25
- Use 100% certified fibre packaging by 2024/25
- All suppliers from Poland, Germany and Sweden will be a part of the Climate Track by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce packaging volume by 30% per tonne produced by 2029/30
- Ensure 100% of packaging materials are recyclable by 2029/30
- Ensure 60% of plastic packaging is made from post-consumer recycled content by 2029/30
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2029/30
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions per kg of output by 20% by 2029/30
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeAnimal WelfareBiodiversityResponsible SourcingWaste ReductionPackagingFood SafetyHuman RightsLabor Standards