Hero
Hero Group, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, renowned for its high-quality products and innovative solutions. Founded in 1886, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe and North America. Hero Group is best known for its extensive range of fruit-based products, including jams, baby food, and snacks, which are distinguished by their commitment to natural ingredients and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its product lines and enhancing its market reach, solidifying its position as a trusted brand among consumers. With a focus on quality and innovation, Hero Group continues to lead the market, earning accolades for its dedication to health-conscious offerings and environmental responsibility.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Hero's score of 62 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Hero's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Hero Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 611,464,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 32,240,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 31,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 15,029,000 kg CO2e (location-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 578,913,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes categories such as purchased goods and services (about 469,952,000 kg CO2e) and business travel (approximately 4,040,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the previous year, 2023, Hero Group's total emissions were about 632,654,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 33,420,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 5,504,000 kg CO2e (market-based). This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2023 to 2024. Hero Group has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and by 90% by 2050. These targets reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action. The company is currently on track to meet its near-term reduction goals. Hero Group's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that the reported figures are independently sourced from Hero Group AG.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 39,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,500,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 698,500,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Hero is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
