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Greggs

Greggs plc, commonly known as Greggs, is a leading British bakery chain headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB. Founded in 1939, the company has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence across the UK with thousands of outlets in major cities and towns. Specialising in freshly baked goods, Greggs is renowned for its delicious pastries, sandwiches, and sweet treats, including the iconic sausage roll and vegan options that cater to diverse dietary preferences. With a commitment to quality and affordability, Greggs has positioned itself as a staple in the fast-food industry, consistently achieving notable milestones, such as expanding its menu to include healthier choices. The brand's focus on innovation and customer satisfaction has solidified its reputation, making it a beloved choice for millions of customers seeking convenient and tasty meal options.

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46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Greggs's score of 46 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Greggs's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Greggs reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 6,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 70,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. From a 2019 baseline, Greggs has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to achieve the same percentage reduction for Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. Over the years, Greggs has demonstrated a consistent approach to managing its emissions, with reported figures showing a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from about 23,776,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 19,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Similarly, Scope 2 emissions have decreased from approximately 9,145,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 6,500,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Greggs's climate commitments align with industry standards, reflecting a proactive stance towards sustainability and climate action in the retail sector.

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23,776,000
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Scope 2
2,909,000
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Scope 3
90,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Greggs's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low 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 Greggs is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Greggs 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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