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British Sugar plc

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

British Sugar plc's score of 50 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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British Sugar plc's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from ABF Investments Plc

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 publicly outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given its corporate relationship with Associated British Foods plc, any climate-related performance metrics or commitments may be derived from the parent company's initiatives. However, specific details regarding emissions or climate pledges from Associated British Foods plc have not been provided in the available data. In summary, while British Sugar plc is part of a larger corporate family that may have climate commitments, there is currently no specific emissions data or reduction targets available for the company itself.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. British Sugar plc's primary industry is Candy/sugar products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 British Sugar plc is in GB, which has a very low 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.

British Sugar plc 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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