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Hellofresh SE

Common Name
Hellofresh
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
21,783
Ticker
HFG
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Hellofresh SE, a leading global meal-kit provider, delivers fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes directly to consumers' doorsteps. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, the com...

Hellofresh's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Hellofresh 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).

Hellofresh has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-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 Hellofresh’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Hellofresh's Non-financial report 2024
a. Hellofresh's Non-financial report 2024
b. Hellofresh's Non-financial report 2023
b. Hellofresh's Non-financial report 2023
c. Hellofresh's Sustainability Report 2021
c. Hellofresh's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into Hellofresh's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHellofresh amounted to117,360.4metric 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 Hellofreshincreased by 2.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Hellofresh's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e+190%+236%+31%+171%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hellofresh's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hellofresh were 60,624.4 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Hellofresh reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hellofresh's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 3,117.86%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Hellofresh's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are Hellofresh's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Hellofresh reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,036.4 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 56,736 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Hellofresh reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hellofresh's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 337.14%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year(2023), Hellofresh's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 15.97% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does Hellofresh use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Hellofresh's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Hellofresh's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Hellofresh reported 2,728,852.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Hellofresh includes a breakdown across 5of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 1 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Hellofresh's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240700 k1.4 M2.1 M2.8 MtCO2e+121%+30%+2%-19%+3162%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hellofresh's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Hellofresh reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,728,852.1 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 97.7%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.3%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Hellofresh reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hellofresh's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 7,601.66%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac

Compared to the previous year (2023), Hellofresh's Scope 3 emissions increased by 3,161.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hellofresh disclose?

In 2024, Hellofresh reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

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

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,375,323 tCOâ‚‚e(87.04%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 237,163.1 tCOâ‚‚e(8.69%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 62,869.4 tCOâ‚‚e(2.3%)

Hellofresh's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(8.7%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(87.0%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(2.3%)

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

In 2024, Hellofresh reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 60,624.4 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 7,972 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.6 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Hellofresh's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

520010,000500,00020,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,000100,0001,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PMercedes-Benz GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 600,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 151,507Scope 1 Intensity: 3.96 tCO2e/$MSurteco GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 31,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 924Scope 1 Intensity: 34.59 tCO2e/$MAdidasYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,844 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,644Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MTUIYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,507,898 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,877Scope 1 Intensity: 212.85 tCO2e/$MABOUT YOU HoldingYear: 2025Scope 1: 6 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,065Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MAS Creation TapetenYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 116Scope 1 Intensity: 74.55 tCO2e/$MJost WerkeYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,113Scope 1 Intensity: 11.37 tCO2e/$MSaf-Holland SeYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,739 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 7.03 tCO2e/$MZalandoYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,928 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,002Scope 1 Intensity: 0.99 tCO2e/$MVolkswagenYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 337,841Scope 1 Intensity: 9.77 tCO2e/$MPPParagon GmbH & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 658 tCO2eRevenue: $M 145Scope 1 Intensity: 4.55 tCO2e/$MDelivery HeroYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,794Scope 1 Intensity: 3.66 tCO2e/$MAUTO1 GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,528 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,527Scope 1 Intensity: 1.15 tCO2e/$MKnorr BremseYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,203Scope 1 Intensity: 3.78 tCO2e/$MGrammerYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,369 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,000Scope 1 Intensity: 6.69 tCO2e/$MHugo BossYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,482Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MCECONOMYYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,068Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MHELLA GmbH & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 30,350 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,351Scope 1 Intensity: 3.63 tCO2e/$MSchaefflerYear: 2024Scope 1: 194,982 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,927Scope 1 Intensity: 10.30 tCO2e/$MBayerische Motoren WerkeYear: 2024Scope 1: 672,542 tCO2eRevenue: $M 148,163Scope 1 Intensity: 4.54 tCO2e/$MHORNBACH Holding AG & CoYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,445Scope 1 Intensity: 4.51 tCO2e/$MDr Ing hc F PorscheYear: 2024Scope 1: 76,989 tCO2eRevenue: $M 41,710Scope 1 Intensity: 1.85 tCO2e/$MCewe Stiftung & CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,605 tCO2eRevenue: $M 895Scope 1 Intensity: 2.91 tCO2e/$MHellofreshYear: 2024Scope 1: 60,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,972Scope 1 Intensity: 7.60 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Hellofresh reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.6 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.96, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Hellofresh ranked 18 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Hellofresh's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Hellofresh reported a total carbon footprint of 2,846,212.5 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1,337.82% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab

The largest contributor to Hellofresh's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.88% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.13%.a

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