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Hellofresh SE

Common Name
Hellofresh
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Restaurants
Employees
11,447
Ticker
HFG
Exchange
Deutsche Börse Frankfurt
Description
HelloFresh SE is a German multinational meal-kit company headquartered in Berlin, founded in 2011 by Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, and Jessica Nilsson. It specializes in delivering fresh, pre-porti...

Hellofresh's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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.

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
37,358a
60,624.4b
65,369c
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
7,603a
11,036.4b
13,375c
Location-Based
54,089a
56,736b
48,923c
Total Scope 3
2,385,387a
2,728,852.1b
83,662c
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
4.7001a
7.6042b
7.7746c
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Verified Sources Behind Hellofresh’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Hellofresh's Annual Report 2025
b. Hellofresh's Non-financial report 2024
c. Hellofresh's Non-financial report 2023
d. Hellofresh's Sustainability Report 2021
e. Hellofresh's Sustainability Report 2020

Insights into Hellofresh's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hellofresh amounted to 91,447 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 Hellofresh decreased by 22.08%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab

Hellofresh's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e+26%+236%+31%+171%-7%-38%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hellofresh's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hellofresh were 37,358 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Hellofresh reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Hellofresh's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 759.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ae

Compared to the previous year (2024), Hellofresh's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 38.38%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab

What are Hellofresh's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Hellofresh reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,603 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 54,089 tCO₂e 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 277.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ae

Compared to the previous year (2024), Hellofresh's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hellofresh's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

What methodology does Hellofresh use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, 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

2019202020212022202320242025015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Hellofresh's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Hellofresh reported 2,385,387 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 2025 disclosure of Hellofresh includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Hellofresh's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202420250700 k1.4 M2.1 M2.8 MtCO2e+121%+30%+2%-19%+3162%-13%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hellofresh's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Hellofresh reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,385,387 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 99.57% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.43% 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 emissions have increased by 6,632.3%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad

Compared to the previous year (2024), Hellofresh's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 12.59%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Hellofresh disclose?

In 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to Hellofresh's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,151,989 tCO₂e (90.22%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 201,464 tCO₂e (8.45%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 18,885 tCO₂e (0.79%)

Hellofresh's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(90.2%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(8.4%)

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

In 2025, Hellofresh reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 37,358 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,948 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.7 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Hellofresh's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5005,00020,000200,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)WingstopYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 626Scope 1 Intensity: 3.72 tCO2e/$MSkylark HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 115,783 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,555Scope 1 Intensity: 45.32 tCO2e/$MGuming HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,436 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,205Scope 1 Intensity: 11.15 tCO2e/$MYum China HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 220,101 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,303Scope 1 Intensity: 19.47 tCO2e/$MDarden RestaurantsYear: 2025Scope 1: 385,847 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,077Scope 1 Intensity: 31.95 tCO2e/$MChipotle Mexican GrillYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,526 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,314Scope 1 Intensity: 14.01 tCO2e/$MCompass GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 156,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,962Scope 1 Intensity: 5.07 tCO2e/$MStarbucksYear: 2024Scope 1: 395,666 tCO2eRevenue: $M 36,176Scope 1 Intensity: 10.94 tCO2e/$MMcDonald'sYear: 2024Scope 1: 94,233 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,920Scope 1 Intensity: 3.64 tCO2e/$MJiumaojiu International HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 22,558 tCO2eRevenue: $M 842Scope 1 Intensity: 26.78 tCO2e/$MCafe De Coral HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,153 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,101Scope 1 Intensity: 15.58 tCO2e/$MMK Restaurant GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,863 tCO2eRevenue: $M 449Scope 1 Intensity: 17.51 tCO2e/$MArcos Dorados HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 111,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,470Scope 1 Intensity: 24.87 tCO2e/$MSSP GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 39,089 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,595Scope 1 Intensity: 8.51 tCO2e/$MAlseaYear: 2024Scope 1: 148,008 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,810Scope 1 Intensity: 38.84 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,969Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MHaidilao International HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 118,426 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,858Scope 1 Intensity: 20.22 tCO2e/$MDomino's PizzaYear: 2024Scope 1: 106,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,706Scope 1 Intensity: 22.59 tCO2e/$MTexas RoadhouseYear: 2024Scope 1: 109,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,373Scope 1 Intensity: 20.32 tCO2e/$MRestaurant Brands International IncYear: 2025Scope 1: 264,048 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,434Scope 1 Intensity: 27.99 tCO2e/$MYum! BrandsYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,549Scope 1 Intensity: 5.46 tCO2e/$MElior GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 50,912 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,216Scope 1 Intensity: 7.06 tCO2e/$MHellofreshYear: 2025Scope 1: 37,358 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,948Scope 1 Intensity: 4.70 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, Hellofresh reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 17.51, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2025, Hellofresh ranked 4 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Hellofresh's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Hellofresh reported a total carbon footprint of 2,476,834 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.98% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Hellofresh's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.18%.a

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