Bid
Bid Corporation Limited, commonly known as Bidcorp, is a leading global foodservice and distribution company headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 2016, Bidcorp has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including Europe, Asia, and Australia, positioning itself as a significant player in the food distribution industry. Specialising in the supply of food products and related services, Bidcorp offers a diverse range of high-quality goods, including frozen, chilled, and ambient food items. What sets Bidcorp apart is its commitment to customer service and tailored solutions, ensuring that clients receive products that meet their specific needs. With a strong market presence and notable achievements, Bidcorp has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses in the foodservice sector, continually striving for excellence in quality and service delivery.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Bid's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Food Products 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.
Industry Benchmark
Bid's score of 20 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bid's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bid Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 332,745,000 tonnes CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 186,163,000 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 120,013,000 tonnes CO2e. The company also recorded Scope 3 emissions of approximately 6,684,000 tonnes CO2e, which includes business travel and waste generated in operations. Over the years, Bid has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the total emissions were about 306,362,000 tonnes CO2e, indicating a slight increase in 2023. However, the company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal frameworks, as indicated by their CDP scores, which have ranged from "D" to "F" in recent assessments. Bid's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing both direct (Scope 1 and 2) and indirect (Scope 3) emissions in their climate strategy. The company continues to explore initiatives aimed at improving its carbon efficiency, although specific reduction initiatives have not been detailed in the available data.
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Add to project2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 48,160,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 16,154,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bid is committed to some 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.
