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Food Product Manufacturing
IE
updated 2 months ago

Dawn Meats Sustainability Profile

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Dawn Meats, a leading player in the meat processing industry, is headquartered in Ireland (IE) and operates extensively across the UK and Europe. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a trusted supplier of high-quality beef and lamb products, catering to both retail and foodservice sectors. With a commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, Dawn Meats stands out through its innovative practices and traceability initiatives. The company’s core offerings include premium cuts of meat, ready-to-eat meals, and value-added products, all crafted to meet the highest standards of quality. Recognised for its excellence, Dawn Meats has achieved numerous industry accolades, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Dawn Meats continues to set benchmarks in the meat industry.

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22

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

Dawn Meats's score of 22 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dawn Meats's reported carbon emissions

Dawn Meats, headquartered in Ireland (IE), is committed to significant climate action, although specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year is currently unavailable. The company has set ambitious science-based targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 59% by 2030, aligning with the 1.5°C climate goal. This target reflects a commitment to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate change. In addition to these near-term reduction targets, Dawn Meats plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. This long-term strategy includes balancing any residual emissions through verifiable high-quality offsets, with a preference for nature-based solutions. It is important to note that Dawn Meats operates as a current subsidiary of Dawn Meats Group Ltd., and its climate initiatives are part of a broader corporate commitment to sustainability. The company's efforts are indicative of a growing trend within the meat processing industry to address climate impacts and enhance environmental stewardship.

How Carbon Intensive is Dawn Meats's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dawn Meats's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Dawn Meats's Location?

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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 Dawn Meats is in IE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Dawn Meats's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Dawn Meats 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.

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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