Biffa plc

Biffa plc, a UK-based waste treatment company, reported its latest carbon emissions for 2025 with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 483,243,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 25,551,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 798,810,000 kg CO2e. This includes about 200,169,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution within Scope 3.

Looking back, in 2024, Biffa plc's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 492,834,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) were about 16,786,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 were around 844,749,000 kg CO2e, including approximately 308,685,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions stood at approximately 539,984,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 15,641,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 666,065,000 kg CO2e, with about 302,671,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution.

Biffa plc is committed to significant emissions reductions. The company aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for near-term reductions, which is consistent with keeping warming to 1.5°C. For Scope 3 emissions, Biffa plc commits to a 25% absolute reduction by 2030 from a 2022 base year. The company also has a long-term ambition to achieve net zero emissions across its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by no later than 2050, in line with UK Government targets. Additionally, Biffa plc intends for 27.6% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations, to have science-based targets by 2027.