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 2024, Astral Foods reported carbon emissions of approximately 294,363,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 2 emissions, indicating indirect emissions primarily from purchased electricity. In the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed a total of about 274,166,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 86,853,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 187,313,000 kg CO2e. Astral Foods has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from a parent organization, and all reported figures are directly sourced from Astral Foods Limited. The company continues to focus on its sustainability efforts, although specific reduction initiatives have not been detailed in the available data.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 180,049,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 339,539,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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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.
