Associated British Foods Sustainability Profile
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 2,253,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 569,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 6,211,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 2,868,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the UK operations alone emitted around 1,053,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 92,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). ABF has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, as part of its AB Sugar division's sustainability strategy. Additionally, Twinings aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its operations by 2030, covering both Scope 1 and 2 emissions. The company is also committed to reaching net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050 or sooner. These targets are cascaded from its parent company, Associated British Foods plc, which oversees the overall climate strategy and performance metrics. The organization is actively working towards these goals through various initiatives, including energy efficiency programmes and fuel substitution strategies.
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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 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Associated British Foods's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Associated British Foods has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
