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Bunzl plc

Common Name
Bunzl
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Food Distribution
Employees
26,777
Ticker
BNZL
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Bunzl plc is a British multinational distribution and outsourcing company headquartered in London, England. It specializes in supplying essential products and tailored solutions to businesses worldwid...

Bunzl's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
91,130a
89,199a
89,806a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
25,272a
26,461a
25,576a
Location-Based
28,255a
28,590a
28,011a
Total Scope 3
N/A
7,244,000a
8,047,000a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
5.7127a
6.0358a
5.9781a
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a. Bunzl's Annual Report 2025

Insights into Bunzl's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bunzl amounted to 119,385 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bunzl increased by 1.35%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Bunzl's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e-9%-4%+7%-4%-1%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bunzl's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bunzl were 91,130 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 8.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Bunzl's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Bunzl's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Bunzl reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,272 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 28,255 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 (2024), 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 2025, 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

201920202021202220232024202507.5 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 2025, Bunzl reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 91,130 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 15,952 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.71 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Bunzl's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

502,00020,0001,000,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)101001,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Associated British FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,253,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 26,429Scope 1 Intensity: 85.25 tCO2e/$MReckitt Benckiser GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 107,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 17,781Scope 1 Intensity: 6.02 tCO2e/$MDiageoYear: 2025Scope 1: 369,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 20,245Scope 1 Intensity: 18.23 tCO2e/$MSPAR GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 56,292 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,646Scope 1 Intensity: 7.36 tCO2e/$MBidYear: 2025Scope 1: 197,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,311Scope 1 Intensity: 14.80 tCO2e/$MKernel HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 195 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,582Scope 1 Intensity: 0.05 tCO2e/$MFamous BrandsYear: 2026Scope 1: 14,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 549Scope 1 Intensity: 25.84 tCO2e/$MFinatisYear: 2023Scope 1: 755,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19Scope 1 Intensity: 40,125.55 tCO2e/$MOrseroYear: 2025Scope 1: 234,370 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,999Scope 1 Intensity: 117.23 tCO2e/$MGreenyardYear: 2025Scope 1: 63,431 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,805Scope 1 Intensity: 10.93 tCO2e/$MB&S GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,622 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,515Scope 1 Intensity: 0.64 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 19,021 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,138Scope 1 Intensity: 6.06 tCO2e/$MMarrYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,188 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,131Scope 1 Intensity: 7.13 tCO2e/$MAcomoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,674 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,418Scope 1 Intensity: 3.30 tCO2e/$MMETRO AGYear: 2024Scope 1: 380,028 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,659Scope 1 Intensity: 10.96 tCO2e/$MUnited Natural FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 344,074 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,272Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MChefs' WarehouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,838 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,794Scope 1 Intensity: 3.91 tCO2e/$MUS Foods HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 548,837 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,877Scope 1 Intensity: 14.49 tCO2e/$MSyscoYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,064,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 68,636Scope 1 Intensity: 15.51 tCO2e/$MJeronimo MartinsYear: 2025Scope 1: 242,572 tCO2eRevenue: $M 42,313Scope 1 Intensity: 5.73 tCO2e/$MPerformance Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 870,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 58,281Scope 1 Intensity: 14.94 tCO2e/$MMetcashYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,712 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,094Scope 1 Intensity: 3.13 tCO2e/$MAndersonsYear: 2024Scope 1: 717,735 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,258Scope 1 Intensity: 63.76 tCO2e/$MOlam GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,790,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,863Scope 1 Intensity: 224.75 tCO2e/$MCP AxtraYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,817Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MBunzlYear: 2025Scope 1: 91,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,952Scope 1 Intensity: 5.71 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Bunzl reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.71 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.96, 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 2025, Bunzl ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Bunzl is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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