Bunzl plc

Common Name
Bunzl
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
26,978
Ticker
BNZL
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Bunzl plc is a leading global distribution and outsourcing company that specializes in providing a broad range of products essential to businesses worldwide. Its primary function is to offer efficient...

Bunzl's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Bunzl 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Bunzl has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Bunzl's Annual Report 2024
a. Bunzl's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Bunzl's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bunzl amounted to 117,789 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 Bunzl decreased by 0.02%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Bunzl's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-9%-4%+7%-4%-1%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bunzl's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bunzl were 89,199 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Bunzl reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bunzl's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bunzl's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bunzl's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are Bunzl's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Bunzl reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,461 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 28,590 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Bunzl reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Bunzl's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bunzl 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bunzl's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bunzl 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Bunzl use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Bunzl reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Bunzl's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202407.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Bunzl’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Bunzl reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 89,199 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 14,778 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Bunzl's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,000100,0001,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ABMBidYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,463 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,417Scope 1 Intensity: 5.11 tCO2e/$MAssociated British FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,253,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,429Scope 1 Intensity: 85.25 tCO2e/$MAAAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MCoca-Cola Europacific PartnersYear: 2024Scope 1: 357,043 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,823Scope 1 Intensity: 14.38 tCO2e/$MUS Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MA G BarrYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,888 tCO2eRevenue: $M 522Scope 1 Intensity: 13.19 tCO2e/$MBakkavor GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,877Scope 1 Intensity: 26.44 tCO2e/$MImperial BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 73,437 tCO2eRevenue: $M 43,377Scope 1 Intensity: 1.69 tCO2e/$MBBBenchmark HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,513 tCO2eRevenue: $M 121Scope 1 Intensity: 20.78 tCO2e/$MMcBrideYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,132 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,182Scope 1 Intensity: 7.73 tCO2e/$MSyscoYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,064,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 68,636Scope 1 Intensity: 15.51 tCO2e/$MOlam GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,198Scope 1 Intensity: 92.00 tCO2e/$MPerformance Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 870,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,281Scope 1 Intensity: 14.94 tCO2e/$MCranswickYear: 2025Scope 1: 94,185 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,523Scope 1 Intensity: 26.73 tCO2e/$MJ SainsburyYear: 2025Scope 1: 448,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,340Scope 1 Intensity: 10.85 tCO2e/$MTate & LyleYear: 2023Scope 1: 337,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,169Scope 1 Intensity: 155.41 tCO2e/$MMMM P Evans GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 199,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 261Scope 1 Intensity: 764.70 tCO2e/$MSPAR GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,952 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,820Scope 1 Intensity: 6.57 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 368,909 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,928Scope 1 Intensity: 12.75 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,007Scope 1 Intensity: 9.09 tCO2e/$MBunzlYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,778Scope 1 Intensity: 6.04 tCO2e/$M

How does Bunzl's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Bunzl reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 14.71 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Bunzl rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Bunzl ranked 3 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Bunzl among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

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