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Greencore Group plc, commonly referred to as Greencore, is a leading Irish-based food manufacturer specialising in a diverse range of food products, primarily within the "food products nec" sector. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company operates across the UK and Ireland, serving major retail and foodservice customers. Founded in 1991, Greencore has established a strong market presence through its focus on convenience foods, including sandwiches, salads, and meal solutions, which are known for their quality and innovation.
With a history of strategic growth and acquisitions, Greencore has become a prominent player in the food manufacturing industry, recognised for its commitment to sustainability and product excellence. Its extensive product portfolio and operational expertise position it as a key supplier in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, making Greencore a notable leader in the food products nec industry.
71
DitchCarbon score
+54 vs industry average
Greencore’s score of 71 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.397
20182025
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Greencore's reported carbon emissions
Greencore, a food products company headquartered in Ireland, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.127 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 65.09 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 18.14 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 1.044 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Greencore has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company aims to achieve net-zero for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040. In the near-term, Greencore commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Greencore is committed to reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 46.2% within the same timeframe, and Scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions by 33.3% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. The company also aims for no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. Greencore is a signatory of The Climate Pledge.
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Greencore’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Greencore Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* *The target boundary i…
On track46.2%
2030
33.3% reduction in scope 3 total
Greencore Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 3 FLAG GHG emissions 33.3% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.** **The target includes F…
At risk33.3%
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Greencore Group plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year.* *The target boundary i…
Behind target46.2%
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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