Bunzl sustainability score: 36/100

Bunzl reports full Scope 1 (91,130 tCO₂e FY2025) and Scope 2 (both location and market-based) under GHG Protocol. PwC delivers limited assurance. Data covers 99.8% of Group revenue with time series back to 2019 baseline. Methodology is granular across geographies.

98–99% of total emissions sit in Scope 3, calculated via EXIOBASE emissions factors by product and country. Bunzl upgraded methodology in 2025. Over 550 suppliers onboarded to engagement platform; 44% by emissions hold science-based targets. Scope 3 data lags one year; spend-based methodology introduces uncertainty.

Scope 1+2 fell from 141,320 tCO₂e (2019) to 116,402 tCO₂e (FY2025), but Scope 1 increased from 89,199 tCO₂e (FY2024) to 91,130 tCO₂e (FY2025). Scope 3 trajectory untrackable year-on-year due to 2025 methodology change. Company reports remaining on track for SBTi near-term targets.

Renewable energy procurement reached 28% in FY2024, up from 25% in 2023. Solar installed at 15 sites generates ~1% of energy. Over 50% of UK company cars are electric; 25% hybrid. Target: 100% Group renewable by 2030. Bunzl is not RE100 member.

Direct nature impact is negligible as a distributor. Indirect exposure runs through 10,000+ suppliers in packaging, cleaning, PPE with material upstream risk. Bunzl operates a material footprinting tool (2022) and assesses 89% of high-risk spend, but no TNFD disclosure, deforestation commitment, or quantified nature footprint exists.

Facility waste rose from 19,900 tonnes (FY2024) to 24,200 tonnes (FY2025), partly from improved reporting. Recycling rate: 50% (2024) to 54% (2025) covering 97.7% revenue. Bunzl markets circular economy product ranges (EcoSystems, Verive, Sustain, Revive); 86% of revenue from non-packaging or circular-suited materials.

Water confirmed as non-material impact. Direct usage limited to staff hygiene and cleaning: 219,000 m³ (FY2024), 225,000 m³ (FY2025). No significant pollution or chemical discharge. Discharges confined to sanitation and rainwater runoff. No dedicated stewardship programme or reduction targets set.

SBTi-approved near-term targets for all scopes (2022); Net Zero target (2050) validated and confirmed in 2025 Annual Report. Scope 3 target requires 79–80% of suppliers by emissions to hold own SBTs by 2027. 100% renewable energy by 2030. No heavy offset reliance; residual emissions to be neutralised at endpoint.

Bunzl publishes annual Sustainability Report, ESG Supporting Information, TCFD and SASB indices, EHS Assurance Statement. Board Sustainability Committee provides governance. PwC performs limited assurance on GHG and key EHS metrics. CDP climate score: B; supplier engagement: A. Executive pay linked to sustainability KPIs. SECR-compliant.

No documented regulatory action, greenwashing ruling, environmental fine, or anti-climate lobbying found. InfluenceMap does not profile Bunzl. Company is not a structural climate enabler. No disinformation funding or trade association opposition to climate regulation detected. Clean controversy record.