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), headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,530,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 2,253,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 569,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 6,211,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 2,868,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, ABF's emissions in Great Britain were approximately 1,053,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 92,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), with a total of 1,145,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The global figures for 2023 showed 2,203,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 618,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 7,019,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. 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 sustainability initiatives. Additionally, the company aims for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050 or sooner. Specific initiatives include a 20% reduction in carbon emissions per tonne of production by 2020, relative to a 2010-2011 baseline, which was cascaded from its parent company, Associated British Foods plc. These commitments reflect ABF's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations and supply chain.
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
