Premier Foods plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the UK food industry, renowned for its diverse portfolio of well-loved brands. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key provider of ambient and chilled foods, with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland. The company’s core offerings include iconic products such as Mr Kipling cakes, Bisto gravy, and Ambrosia rice pudding, each distinguished by their quality and heritage. Premier Foods has achieved significant market recognition, consistently ranking among the top food manufacturers in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Premier Foods continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences while maintaining its reputation for excellence in food production.
How does Premier Foods's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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In 2024, Premier Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 29539000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 21496000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 687857000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 51035000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 67% by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. Additionally, Premier Foods targets a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their goals are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In 2023, Premier Foods's emissions were reported as 34614000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 21966000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 755944000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and climate action, with a clear roadmap for reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 158,164,710 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 133,046,620 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Premier Foods is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.