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Food Product Manufacturing
ZA
updated a month ago

Bid

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Bid Corporation Limited, commonly known as Bid, is a leading global foodservice and distribution company headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1988, Bid has expanded its operations across various regions, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, solidifying its presence in the food and beverage industry. Specialising in the supply of a diverse range of food products and services, Bid distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and customer service. The company offers an extensive portfolio, including frozen foods, fresh produce, and non-food items, catering to a wide array of clients from restaurants to catering businesses. With a strong market position, Bid has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have enhanced its operational capabilities. The company is recognised for its innovative approach and dedication to sustainability, making it a preferred partner in the foodservice sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Bid's score of 30 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bid's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Bid Corporation Limited (Bid) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 329,593,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 197,028,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 124,320,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 8,245,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Bid has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 25% reduction in emissions by 2025, measured by its carbon emissions efficiency ratio. This target applies across all scopes, including specific goals for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has been actively working towards these targets since 2018, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate action. In the previous year, 2024, Bid's total emissions were reported at approximately 330,229,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions year-on-year. The company continues to focus on improving its carbon efficiency, with a reported efficiency ratio of 0.00142 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024. Bid's commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by its comprehensive emissions data and reduction initiatives, positioning it as a responsible player in the global market. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that the figures reflect Bid's own operational impact.

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2019202020212022202320242025
Scope 1
150,786,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
160,207,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
11,312,000
0,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bid's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Bid is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Bid 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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