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Bid

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Bid's score of 30 is higher than 95% 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 2024, Bid reported total carbon emissions of approximately 203,022,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 121,581,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 8,788,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 333,391,000 kg CO2e. This represents a significant increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 186,163,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 120,013,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,684,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, totalling around 312,860,000 kg CO2e. Bid has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 25% reduction in emissions by 2025, based on their carbon emissions efficiency ratio. This target applies across all scopes, including Scope 1 and Scope 2, which are critical for direct and indirect emissions from energy use. The reduction initiative commenced in 2018, indicating a proactive approach to mitigating their carbon footprint. Overall, Bid's emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their climate strategy, with a clear focus on achieving substantial reductions in the near term.

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201920202021202220232024
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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00,000,000
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

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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