Astral Foods
Astral Foods, a leading player in the South African food industry, is headquartered in ZA and operates extensively across the region. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a prominent producer of high-quality poultry products, with a focus on chicken and related value-added offerings. Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Astral Foods employs advanced farming techniques and stringent quality controls, ensuring that its products meet the highest standards. The company’s diverse portfolio includes fresh and frozen chicken, as well as processed products, catering to both retail and food service sectors. With a strong market position, Astral Foods has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in food safety and quality. Its dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the competitive food landscape.
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Astral Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Astral Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 485,441,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 199,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from mobile combustion, and 285,899,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are attributed to purchased electricity. Compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 531,983,000 kg CO2e, this marks a significant reduction in emissions. The company has consistently disclosed its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over the years, with a notable decrease from 2022 to 2023. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 541,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 336,515,000 kg CO2e. This trend indicates a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Astral Foods continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting an awareness of its environmental impact. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Overall, Astral Foods is making strides in managing its carbon emissions, with a clear focus on transparency and accountability in its environmental reporting.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 141,684,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 237,954,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 461,410,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Astral 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.
