Fazer, officially known as Fazer Group, is a prominent Finnish company headquartered in Vantaa, Finland (FI). Established in 1891, Fazer has evolved into a leading player in the food industry, with significant operations across the Nordic countries and beyond. The company is renowned for its diverse range of products, including bakery goods, confectionery, and dairy items, all crafted with a commitment to quality and innovation. Fazer's core offerings, such as its iconic Fazer chocolate and freshly baked bread, are distinguished by their unique recipes and sustainable sourcing practices. Over the years, Fazer has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its product lines and enhancing its market presence. Today, Fazer stands as a trusted brand, celebrated for its dedication to taste, sustainability, and customer satisfaction in the competitive food sector.
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In 2024, Fazer reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 688,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 15,899,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 13,235,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for about 664,089,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Fazer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. This target is part of a broader strategy that also includes a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. Additionally, Fazer aims to ensure that 53% of its suppliers, by spend, will have science-based targets by 2025. In 2023, Fazer's emissions were approximately 620,242,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2022, which reported about 686,215,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively pursuing its reduction goals and is reportedly on track to meet its targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability in the food and beverage processing sector.
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2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 25,322,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 18,826,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 653,594,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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