Astral Foods
Astral Foods Limited, a leading player in the South African food industry, is headquartered in Pretoria and operates extensively across the Southern African region. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a prominent producer of high-quality poultry products, animal feeds, and related food items. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Astral Foods offers a diverse range of products, including fresh and frozen chicken, which are renowned for their superior quality and taste. The company’s focus on biosecurity and animal welfare sets it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its operational excellence, Astral Foods has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for quality and sustainability. As a trusted brand, it continues to strengthen its market position while contributing to the food security of the region.
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Astral Foods's score of 17 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Astral Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Astral Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 485,441 tonnes CO2e. This figure includes 199,000 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 285,899 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. Notably, there is no reported data on Scope 3 emissions for this year. Over the years, Astral Foods has shown a trend in its emissions data. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 531,983 tonnes CO2e, indicating a reduction in emissions in 2023. The company has also made strides in reducing its emissions per man hour worked, achieving a figure of 19.0 tonnes CO2e in 2023, down from 22.0 tonnes CO2e in 2022. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or commitments outlined by Astral Foods, such as those associated with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of formal reduction initiatives suggests that while the company is actively monitoring its emissions, it may not yet have established comprehensive strategies for long-term climate commitments.
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Add to project| 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 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Astral Foods is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
