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.
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Associated British Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Associated British Foods (ABF) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,530,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 2,253,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 569,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 6,211,000,000 kg CO2e. For the previous year, 2023, ABF's emissions in Great Britain were approximately 1,053,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 108,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). ABF has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. This target is part of a broader strategy across its subsidiaries, including AB Sugar, which aims for the same reduction percentage. Additionally, Twinings has been certified carbon neutral for its operations in the UK and Poland and aims to achieve carbon neutrality for all its tea and infusions by 2030. The company is also committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050 or sooner, reflecting its alignment with global climate initiatives. These targets and commitments are cascaded from its parent company, Associated British Foods plc, ensuring a unified approach to sustainability across its operations.
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| 2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,694,910,000 | 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 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Associated British Foods is not participating in any 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.
