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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Greggs's score of 39 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 effort to lower its emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 23,776,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 19,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from approximately 9,145,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 6,500,000 kg CO2e in 2023. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Greggs's commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices in the retail sector.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 23,776,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,909,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 90,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Greggs is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
