21 September 2023
Nordzucker’s greenhouse gas reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative
Nordzucker Group’s near-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in August 2023. Nordzucker is committed to making a scientifically validated contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gases by 2030. The company has thereby reached another relevant milestone in the implementation of its sustainability strategy.
Nordzucker Group’s near-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in August 2023. Nordzucker is committed to making a scientifically validated contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gases by 2030. The company has thereby reached another relevant milestone in the implementation of its sustainability strategy.
“The independent validation of our emission reduction targets is an important step for us on our journey to become more sustainable. Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions has already become an integral part of our plans and actions. With our GoGreen programme, we have launched concrete projects at our sites to save energy in production as well as to switch to the use of renewable energies,” explains Lars Gorissen, CEO.
Nordzucker is committed to reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its own production (Scope 1) and from purchased energy (Scope 2) by 50.4 per cent by 2030, compared to the baseline year 2018. Nordzucker’s Scope 1 and 2 targets are in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from upstream and downstream processes – namely from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related emissions, business travel, employee commuting, processing of products sold and end of life treatment of sold products by 30 per cent by 2030. The targets apply to all Nordzucker sites in Europe and Australia. The targets can only be achieved together with partners along the entire supply chain.
Nordzucker joined SBTi in May 2021. The SBTi defines and promotes best practice in greenhouse gas emissions reductions and validates companies’ targets. Transparent guidelines and resources are provided to help companies like Nordzucker effectively set science-based targets in line with the latest climate science.
“Creating transparency about our targets helps us communicate with our customers and suppliers and sets the guard rails for our sustainability projects. Over 5,600 companies are already involved in the initiative,” emphasises Iver Drabaek, Head of Sustainability.