Bunzl Plc
Bunzl Plc, a leading global distribution and outsourcing company, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1854, Bunzl has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Australia, specialising in the supply of essential products and services across various sectors, including foodservice, cleaning, and safety. The company is renowned for its extensive range of disposable and consumable products, which are tailored to meet the specific needs of its diverse customer base. Bunzl's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the industry, enabling it to maintain a competitive edge. With a robust market position, Bunzl has achieved significant milestones, including consistent revenue growth and strategic acquisitions that enhance its service offerings. As a trusted partner, Bunzl Plc continues to deliver value through its comprehensive supply chain solutions.
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Bunzl Plc's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Bunzl Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,199,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 26,461,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 on a global scale, with a total of about 115,660,000 kg CO2e when considering market-based accounting. In the UK, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 12,793,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,162,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 14,955,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Bunzl has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in emission intensity per million GBP revenue by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. This translates to a 27.5% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, which includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from 2019 levels. Bunzl's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment that 80% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027. The company is on track to meet its near-term targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action within the trading and distribution sector.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 95,249,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 28,757,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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