Barry Callebaut AG
Barry Callebaut's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Barry Callebaut completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Barry Callebaut has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Barry Callebaut's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Barry Callebaut amounted to 225,372 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Barry Callebaut decreased by 8.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Barry Callebaut's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Barry Callebaut's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Barry Callebaut were 125,314 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Barry Callebaut reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Barry Callebaut's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Barry Callebaut's Scope 1 emissions increased by 5.5%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Barry Callebaut's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Barry Callebaut reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,058 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Barry Callebaut reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Barry Callebaut's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 22.03% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Barry Callebaut use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Barry Callebaut reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Barry Callebaut's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Barry Callebaut's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Barry Callebaut reported 13,161,670 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Barry Callebaut includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Barry Callebaut's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Barry Callebaut's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Barry Callebaut reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,161,670 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Barry Callebaut reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Barry Callebaut's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 74.37%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Barry Callebaut's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Barry Callebaut 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Insights into Barry Callebaut’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Barry Callebaut reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 125,314 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 12,218 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Barry Callebaut's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Barry Callebaut's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Barry Callebaut reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 21.72 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Barry Callebaut rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Barry Callebaut ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Barry Callebaut among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Barry Callebaut's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Barry Callebaut reported a total carbon footprint of 13,387,042 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.21% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Barry Callebaut's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.94%. a