Kepak
Kepak Group, a leading player in the food industry, is headquartered in Ireland (IE) and operates extensively across the UK and Europe. Founded in 1982, the company has established itself as a prominent manufacturer of high-quality meat products, including beef, lamb, and ready-to-eat meals. Kepak is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering unique products that cater to diverse consumer needs. With a strong focus on quality and traceability, the company has achieved significant market presence, becoming a trusted supplier to both retail and foodservice sectors. Notable milestones include the expansion of its production facilities and the introduction of several award-winning product lines, solidifying Kepak's reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the meat processing industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kepak'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.
Industry Benchmark
Kepak's score of 6 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kepak's reported carbon emissions
Kepak Group, headquartered in Ireland, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear targets for the future. Kepak is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from about 53% in 2018 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, Kepak plans to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Kepak's commitment to sustainable practices in the food and beverage processing sector.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kepak 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.
