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Food Product Manufacturing
GB
updated 22 days ago

Cranswick

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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.

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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 64% 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 80,067,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 33,499,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 85,772,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 113,566,000 kg CO2e (location-based). This reflects a decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 85,863,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 36,514,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of approximately 91,529,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 122,378,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Cranswick has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services, as well as upstream leased assets, by the same percentage per tonne sold within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations. Cranswick's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental stewardship.

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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.

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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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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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