Inghams Group Limited, commonly known as Inghams, is a leading Australian poultry producer headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 1918, the company has grown to become a significant player in the food industry, specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality chicken and turkey products across Australia and New Zealand. Inghams is renowned for its commitment to sustainable farming practices and animal welfare, ensuring that its products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The company offers a diverse range of fresh and frozen poultry products, catering to both retail and food service sectors. With a strong market position, Inghams has achieved notable milestones, including significant expansions and innovations in processing technology, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the poultry industry.
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Inghams Group Ltd, headquartered in Australia, reported a total of approximately 55,688,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions and about 136,958,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions for the year 2024. This results in a combined total of around 223,626,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. In comparison, the previous year, 2023, saw a total of approximately 217,343,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined. Inghams has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by FY2030, using FY2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by the same year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Inghams' commitment to addressing climate change within the food production sector. The company has consistently reported its emissions data, focusing on Scope 1 and 2, while it has not disclosed Scope 3 emissions data in detail. Inghams' efforts are part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability and reducing carbon footprints, particularly in the animal source food production sector.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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