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Cranswick

Cranswick plc, a leading UK-based food producer, is headquartered in East Yorkshire, GB. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a key player in the food industry, specialising in the production of high-quality fresh and processed meat products, as well as premium ready-to-eat meals. With a strong operational presence across the UK and Europe, Cranswick is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company’s core offerings include pork, poultry, and gourmet products, distinguished by their focus on animal welfare and traceability. Cranswick has achieved significant milestones, including multiple awards for innovation and quality, solidifying its position as a trusted supplier in the market. With a robust supply chain and a dedication to excellence, Cranswick continues to thrive in the competitive food sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cranswick'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.

35

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Cranswick's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cranswick's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Cranswick plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85,772,000 kg CO2e, comprising 80,067,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 33,499,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions significantly. Cranswick has set ambitious targets to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, as well as upstream leased assets, by 50% per tonne sold within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate commitments, including signing the Amazon Climate Pledge, which underscores its dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the food and beverage processing sector.

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Scope 1
59,757,000
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Scope 2
39,011,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cranswick'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 Cranswick is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cranswick is participating in some 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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