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 about 199,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and approximately 285,899,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Over the years, Astral Foods has shown fluctuations in its emissions. For instance, in 2022, total emissions were about 531,983,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 541,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 336,515,000 kg CO2e. The company has made efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, achieving a significant decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per man hour worked, from 23.0 kg CO2e in 2020 to 19.0 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Astral Foods. The company operates within a challenging industry context, where emissions management is critical for sustainability. As a leading player in the food production sector, Astral Foods is expected to continue addressing its carbon emissions and enhancing its climate commitments in the future.
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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.
