Danone SA
Danone's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Danone 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).
Danone has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Danone's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Danone amounted to 1,379,405 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Danone decreased by 8.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Danone's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Danone's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Danone were 684,663 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Danone reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Danone's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Danone's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 13.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Danone's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Danone reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 122,408 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 694,742 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Danone reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Danone's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Danone 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Danone use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Danone reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Danone's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Danone's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Danone reported 18,984,106 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Danone includes a breakdown across 7 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.
Danone's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Danone's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Danone reported total Scope 3 emissions of 18,984,106 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 92.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 7.54% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Danone reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Danone's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 26.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Danone's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Danone 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Danone disclose?
In 2024, Danone reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Danone's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Danone's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 14,849,498 tCOâ‚‚e (78.22%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 2,195,240 tCOâ‚‚e (11.56%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 727,266 tCOâ‚‚e (3.83%)
Danone's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Danone's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Danone reported a total carbon footprint of 20,363,511 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.92% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Danone's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.41%.