Associated British Foods
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1935, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, operating in various sectors including grocery, sugar, agriculture, and retail. ABF is renowned for its core products, which include high-quality sugar, bakery goods, and branded grocery items, as well as its ownership of the popular retail chain Primark. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the competitive food industry. With a robust market position, ABF has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in its sugar and grocery divisions, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Associated British Foods's score of 52 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Associated British Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Associated British Foods (ABF) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,139,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,834,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 615,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. ABF Sugar, a subsidiary of ABF, has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 52.1% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe. For the long term, ABF Sugar targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, also from a 2018 baseline. These commitments reflect ABF's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,694,910,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 942,354,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Associated British Foods is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
