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FareShare UK Sustainability Profile

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FareShare UK, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading charity in the food redistribution sector, dedicated to tackling food waste and hunger. Founded in 2004, FareShare has grown significantly, operating across various regions in the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The organisation uniquely connects businesses with surplus food to local charities and community groups, ensuring that good food reaches those in need. With a strong commitment to sustainability, FareShare has redistributed millions of meals, making a substantial impact on food poverty. Recognised for its innovative approach, FareShare UK has established itself as a key player in the food industry, earning accolades for its efforts in reducing food waste while supporting vulnerable communities.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Services 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

FareShare UK's score of 36 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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FareShare UK's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, FareShare UK reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,976,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,205,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 567,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 12,203,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1,772,000 kg CO2e. FareShare UK has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. These targets reflect a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and align with industry standards for climate action. The organisation's commitment to sustainability is evident in its strategic focus on emission reductions over the near term, with specific plans to address both direct and indirect emissions sources. As of now, there are no cascaded emissions data from a parent organisation, indicating that all reported figures are directly from FareShare UK.

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2022
Scope 1
1,205,000
Scope 2
567,000
Scope 3
12,203,000

How Carbon Intensive is FareShare UK's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. FareShare UK's primary industry is Transport Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is FareShare UK'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 FareShare UK is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

FareShare UK'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.

FareShare UK 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
Reduction Actions

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