British Sugar plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the UK sugar industry, renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. Founded in 1936, the company has established itself as a key supplier of sugar and related products, operating primarily in East Anglia and the East Midlands. Specialising in the production of sugar from sugar beet, British Sugar stands out for its innovative approach to processing and its focus on sustainable practices. The company’s core offerings include granulated sugar, icing sugar, and a range of co-products that support the food and beverage sectors. With a strong market position, British Sugar has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in agricultural practices and a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible industry leader.
How does British Sugar plc'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.
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British Sugar plc's score of 53 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
British Sugar plc, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As of now, British Sugar plc has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives in its climate strategy. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate action plan. The emissions data and climate commitments of British Sugar plc may be informed by the broader sustainability initiatives of its parent company, Associated British Foods plc. This relationship indicates that any significant climate strategies or emissions reductions may be cascaded from the parent organisation, which operates at a higher corporate level. In summary, while British Sugar plc is part of a larger corporate family that may have climate commitments, specific emissions data and reduction targets for the company itself are currently unavailable.
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| 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,694,910,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 942,354,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
British Sugar plc has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.