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Associated British Foods
Food Product ManufacturingUnited KingdomLON: ABF
Last verified 3 months agoabf.co.uk
Associated British Foods (ABF) is a prominent British multinational specialising in food products nec, with its headquarters based in the United Kingdom. Established in 1935, ABF has grown to become a significant player in the global food industry, operating across various regions including Europe, Africa, and Asia. The company’s core business areas encompass sugar, ingredients, retail, and grocery, with notable brands such as Twinings, Ovaltine, and AB Sugar.
What sets ABF apart is its diverse portfolio of high-quality, well-known products that cater to both retail and industrial markets. Over the years, ABF has achieved a strong market position through strategic acquisitions and a focus on sustainable growth. Its long-standing history and commitment to innovation make it a key name in the food products nec sector.
52
DitchCarbon score
+35 vs industry average
Associated British Foods’s score of 52 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Food Product Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Associated British Foods's reported carbon emissions
Associated British Foods plc, a GB-headquartered company in the food products industry, reported its most recent Scope 1 emissions as approximately 157,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions as approximately 192,000,000 kg CO2e for 2025. This data is cascaded from its parent company, Associated British Foods plc.
Looking at historical data, in 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 195,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 190,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, these figures were approximately 203,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 201,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. For 2022, Scope 1 emissions were around 231,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 192,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 271,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 214,000,000 kg CO2e.
Associated British Foods has outlined several climate commitments. As a Group, the company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Specific brands within the group have their own targets:
- ABF Sugar is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% from a 2018 baseline by 2030. They also aim to reduce their end-to-end supply chain (Scope 3) CO2 footprints by 30% by 2030.
- Primark has an overarching objective to halve absolute carbon emissions across its entire value chain (all scopes) by 2030, against a 2018 baseline. Primark is also aligned with the UNFCCC Fashion Industry Charter's goal of net-zero emissions across all three scopes by 2050. Additionally, Primark aims to be carbon neutral in its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025.
- Twinings Operations (UK and Poland) have achieved carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2, certified by The Carbon Trust, and intend to make all its tea and herbal infusions carbon neutral by 2030.
- AB Agri has a target to reduce its operational footprint, including GHG emissions, by 20% between 2014 and 2024. George Weston Foods, derived from the Australian Food & Grocery Council's Sustainability Commitment, aimed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions per tonne of production by 20% by 2020, relative to a 2010-2011 baseline.
- Illovo Sugar committed to reducing GHG emissions by 10.7% by 2020, compared with 2010.
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Associated British Foods’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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