Bunzl scores 36/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified August 2026.
That places Bunzl joint 354th of 658 companies scored, and 6th of 16 in Shipping / Logistics.
Bunzl reports comprehensive Scope 1 and 2 emissions with third-party assurance and has SBTi-validated targets, but absolute emissions ticked upward in 2024–2025 despite an 18% reduction since 2019. Scope 3 trajectory remains opaque due to methodology shifts. Renewable energy at 28% lags peers; nature and biodiversity impact lacks quantified targets.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Energy Source (3/10, 4/10).
12 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.
Limited data coverage. This assessment is based on 12 sources, 83% of which are self-reported by the company. Scores may change as independent evidence becomes available.
“Total scope 1 and scope 2 emissions market-based (tonnes of CO2e) 141,320* [2019] 116,402 [2025]”
“EHS Assurance Opinion 2025 · EHS Assurance Statement 2025”
“our scope 3 emissions account for around 98% of our total emissions”
“Bunzl received a set of recommendations for ongoing enhancement of its emissions tracking and reporting.”
“Our absolute carbon emissions increased by 0.2% in 2024, mainly due to the impact of recent acquisitions reporting emissions for the first time.”
“The percentage of renewable energy purchased has increased to 28% in 2024.”
“science-based targets by the end of 2027. This target was approved by the SBTi in 2022”
“Our unique sourcing and auditing function based in Shanghai allows us to have a thorough level of oversight over our supply chain.”
“CDP awards Bunzl an 'A score' in engaging its suppliers in climate action.”
“In 2024, we received a B for our response to the CDP climate change questionnaire.”
“MSCI: AA (Leader), Refinitiv: 49/100, Sustainalytics Risk: 16.3.”
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Where Bunzl sits among shipping / logistics peers.
Among the 16 major shipping / logistics brands we've scored, Bunzl sits 6th of 16.
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Bunzl is a London-based distribution company founded in 1940 that supplies non-food consumables including packaging, cleaning products, PPE, and disposables to businesses across 90+ countries. With over 10,000 suppliers and 99.8% revenue coverage in sustainability reporting, it operates as a critical link in global supply chains.
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