Public Profile

Hovis

Hovis Limited, a renowned name in the British baking industry, is headquartered in GB and has a strong presence across the UK. Founded in 1886, Hovis has established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality bread and bakery products, with a rich heritage that resonates with consumers. The company is best known for its iconic Hovis bread, which is celebrated for its unique taste and texture, stemming from a traditional baking process that emphasises quality ingredients. Hovis has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of wholemeal bread, which has become a staple in many households. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Hovis continues to hold a prominent market position, recognised for its contributions to the baking sector and its dedication to delivering nutritious products that cater to evolving consumer preferences.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Hovis's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

3

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Hovis's score of 3 is lower than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hovis's reported carbon emissions

Hovis, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it outline any formal reduction targets or climate pledges. Without available figures or commitments, it is unclear how Hovis is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action within the industry. As a leading player in the baking sector, Hovis's approach to sustainability and emissions reduction remains to be detailed, highlighting a potential area for future transparency and commitment to climate initiatives.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hovis's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Hovis is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Hovis is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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