Ebro Foods SA

Common Name
Ebro Foods
Country
Spain
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
5,365
Ticker
EBRO
Exchange
BOLSA DE MADRID
Description
Ebro Foods, S.A. is a multinational Spanish food company primarily focused on producing and marketing a wide array of rice and pasta products. As one of the leading global entities in the agribusiness...

Ebro Foods's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Ebro Foods 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).

Ebro Foods has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Ebro Foods’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Ebro Foods's Financial Report 2024
a. Ebro Foods's Financial Report 2024
b. Ebro Foods's CSR Report 2023
b. Ebro Foods's CSR Report 2023

Insights into Ebro Foods's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ebro Foods amounted to 271,199 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 Ebro Foods increased by 5.99%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Ebro Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ebro Foods's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ebro Foods were 192,836 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Ebro Foods reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Ebro Foods's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 12.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ebro Foods's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Ebro Foods's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Ebro Foods reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 76,792 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 78,363 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Ebro Foods reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Ebro Foods's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 23.52%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ebro Foods's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.03% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Ebro Foods use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Ebro Foods's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Ebro Foods's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Ebro Foods reported 5,971,811 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 Ebro Foods includes a breakdown across 12 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

Ebro Foods's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Ebro Foods's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Ebro Foods reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,971,811 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 91.88% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 8.12% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Ebro Foods's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ebro Foods 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Ebro Foods disclose?

In 2024, Ebro Foods reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Ebro Foods's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Ebro Foods's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,378,473 tCO₂e (73.32%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 520,388 tCO₂e (8.71%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 392,367 tCO₂e (6.57%)

Ebro Foods's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(6.6%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(8.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(73.3%)

Insights into Ebro Foods’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Ebro Foods reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 192,836 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,268 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 59.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Ebro Foods's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00020,000500,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5001,0002,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)GTCNestle IndiaYear: 2025Scope 1: 147,573 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,350Scope 1 Intensity: 62.80 tCO2e/$MTiger BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 174,441 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 80.00 tCO2e/$MBakkavor GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,877Scope 1 Intensity: 26.44 tCO2e/$MIOIYear: 2024Scope 1: 745,129 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,036Scope 1 Intensity: 366.02 tCO2e/$MKewpieYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,202Scope 1 Intensity: 17.02 tCO2e/$MTata Consumer ProductsYear: 2025Scope 1: 64,943 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,049Scope 1 Intensity: 31.69 tCO2e/$MWant Want China HoldingsYear: 2021Scope 1: 2,435 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,348Scope 1 Intensity: 0.73 tCO2e/$MH&H GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,543 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 1.30 tCO2e/$MNongshimYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,343Scope 1 Intensity: 39.25 tCO2e/$MGGGreat Wall EnterpriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 40,557 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,136Scope 1 Intensity: 12.93 tCO2e/$MTTToyo Suisan KaishaYear: 2022Scope 1: 89,356 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,963Scope 1 Intensity: 30.16 tCO2e/$MGrupo HerdezYear: 2023Scope 1: 43,897 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,135Scope 1 Intensity: 20.56 tCO2e/$MAryztaYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,133Scope 1 Intensity: 42.70 tCO2e/$MTate & LyleYear: 2023Scope 1: 337,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,169Scope 1 Intensity: 155.41 tCO2e/$MNH FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 437,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,607Scope 1 Intensity: 50.77 tCO2e/$MCCCOFCO Sugar HoldingYear: 2023Scope 1: 118 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,667Scope 1 Intensity: 0.03 tCO2e/$MIndofood Sukses MakmurYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,710,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,198Scope 1 Intensity: 237.56 tCO2e/$MOrklaYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,116 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,231Scope 1 Intensity: 17.35 tCO2e/$MMaple Leaf FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 263,057 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,677Scope 1 Intensity: 71.54 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2022Scope 1: 197,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,999Scope 1 Intensity: 24.72 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,300Scope 1 Intensity: 28.63 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MGlanbiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 141,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,321Scope 1 Intensity: 42.72 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 722,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,351Scope 1 Intensity: 135.11 tCO2e/$MAAKYear: 2024Scope 1: 227,285 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,088Scope 1 Intensity: 55.60 tCO2e/$MEbro FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,836 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,268Scope 1 Intensity: 59.01 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Ebro Foods reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 59.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 39.25 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Ebro Foods rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Ebro Foods ranked 18 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Ebro Foods's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Ebro Foods reported a total carbon footprint of 6,243,010 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 8.9% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a

The largest contributor to Ebro Foods's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.66% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.09%. a

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