Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
- Animal Welfare
Environmental Achievements
- Increased uptake of environmental sustainability labels in food product launches (36% of products in 2022)
Social Achievements
- Increased uptake of social sustainability labels in food product launches (13% of products in 2022), with a focus on decent work conditions.
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- High proliferation, heterogeneity, and incoherence of sustainability labels in the EU food market.
- Uneven coverage of environmental and social impacts by labels.
- Unequal participation of food supply chain actors in sustainability efforts.
- Limited quantitative scientific evidence on the environmental impacts of labeling schemes.
- Lack of comprehensive consideration of the whole food system's product coverage.
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Various labels require specific sustainability practices from suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, UTZ, MSC, Demeter, PEFC, ASC, RSPO, FSC, KRAV
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed