Suedzucker AG

Common Name
Suedzucker
Country
Germany
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
19,911
Ticker
SZU
Exchange
XETRA
Description
Südzucker AG is a prominent company in the agribusiness sector, primarily known for its role as a leading sugar producer in Europe. As a quintessential example of a vertically integrated agri-conglome...
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Suedzucker's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Suedzucker 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, Suedzucker has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Suedzucker's Annual Report 2024
a. Suedzucker's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Suedzucker's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Suedzucker amounted to 2,800,000 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 Suedzucker decreased by 6.67%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Suedzucker's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240800 k1.6 M2.4 M3.2 MtCO2e-6%-10%-8%+4%-4%
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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Suedzucker's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Suedzucker were 2,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Suedzucker's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Suedzucker's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Suedzucker reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 400,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Suedzucker reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Suedzucker's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 20% 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 Suedzucker use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Suedzucker reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Suedzucker's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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

In 2024, Suedzucker reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,400,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 11,152 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 215.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Suedzucker's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

2,00020,000100,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)AHItoham Yonekyu HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,927Scope 1 Intensity: 28.87 tCO2e/$MSavenciaYear: 2024Scope 1: 335,624 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 45.17 tCO2e/$MSavola GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,788 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,386Scope 1 Intensity: 8.89 tCO2e/$MBell Food GroupYear: 2022Scope 1: 40,138 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,668Scope 1 Intensity: 8.60 tCO2e/$MThai Union GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 227,901 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,032Scope 1 Intensity: 56.53 tCO2e/$MNisshin Seifun GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 149,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,678Scope 1 Intensity: 26.24 tCO2e/$MAAAWL Agri BusinessYear: 2025Scope 1: 523,942 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,440Scope 1 Intensity: 70.42 tCO2e/$MFuji OilYear: 2023Scope 1: 179,678 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,185Scope 1 Intensity: 42.94 tCO2e/$MFlowers FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 158,322 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,091Scope 1 Intensity: 31.10 tCO2e/$MPremium Brands HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 64,967 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,729Scope 1 Intensity: 13.74 tCO2e/$MIndofood CBP Sukses MakmurYear: 2024Scope 1: 399,468 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,513Scope 1 Intensity: 88.51 tCO2e/$MHHHaitianYear: 2024Scope 1: 248,248 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,686Scope 1 Intensity: 67.35 tCO2e/$MEmmiYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,802Scope 1 Intensity: 21.72 tCO2e/$MPatanjali FoodsYear: 2025Scope 1: 512,498 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,998Scope 1 Intensity: 128.20 tCO2e/$MAlfaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,200,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,875Scope 1 Intensity: 152.38 tCO2e/$MSaudia Dairy & FoodstuffYear: 2024Scope 1: 53,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,998Scope 1 Intensity: 13.30 tCO2e/$MNomad FoodsYear: 2023Scope 1: 108,280 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,370Scope 1 Intensity: 32.13 tCO2e/$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: $M 7,300Scope 1 Intensity: 28.63 tCO2e/$MNissuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 213,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,490Scope 1 Intensity: 38.92 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MHilton Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,495 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,005Scope 1 Intensity: 2.70 tCO2e/$MGlanbiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 141,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,321Scope 1 Intensity: 42.72 tCO2e/$MMorinaga Milk IndustryYear: 2023Scope 1: 188,177 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,946Scope 1 Intensity: 47.69 tCO2e/$MSuedzuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,152Scope 1 Intensity: 215.21 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Suedzucker reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 215.21 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 38.92 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

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

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

This places Suedzucker among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

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