Bakkavor Group plc, commonly known as Bakkavor, is a leading provider of fresh prepared foods, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1986, the company has established a strong presence in the UK, as well as in the United States and China, focusing on the ready meals, salads, and desserts sectors.
Bakkavor is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering a diverse range of products that cater to the evolving tastes of consumers. With a robust supply chain and a dedication to sustainability, Bakkavor has positioned itself as a market leader in the fresh food industry. Notable achievements include significant growth in international markets and a reputation for excellence in food safety and product development.
+42 vs industry average
Bakkavor’s score of 59 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bakkavor's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Bakkavor Group plc reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This total includes 76,072,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 31,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 857,294,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Bakkavor has established near-term targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by the same percentage within the same timeframe. The company also commits to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term, Bakkavor plans to reduce absolute emissions across all scopes by 90% by 2050, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability and climate action. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Bakkavor's dedication to addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector.
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Bakkavor’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
1 goal2030
42% reduction in all scopes
as well as reducing net Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions from products and services also by 42% by 2030 (2021 baseline…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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