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M P Evans

M P Evans Group PLC, commonly known as M P Evans, is a prominent player in the agricultural industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a leader in the cultivation and production of palm oil, primarily operating in Malaysia and Indonesia. M P Evans is renowned for its commitment to sustainable practices, offering high-quality palm oil products that meet rigorous environmental standards. The company’s unique approach to sustainable agriculture has positioned it favourably in the market, earning recognition for its ethical sourcing and production methods. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, M P Evans continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as a key contributor to the global palm oil sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does M P Evans'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Oil Seeds 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.

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Industry Benchmark

M P Evans's score of 13 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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M P Evans's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, M P Evans Group PLC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,392,527,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions at about 2,275,183,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 116,829,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 515,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a lack of formal commitments to reduce emissions at this time. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 2,719,315,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 124,520,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 379,000 kg CO2e, and a substantial Scope 3 contribution of around 2,594,417,000 kg CO2e. M P Evans operates within the agricultural sector, specifically in palm oil production, which is often scrutinised for its environmental impact. The company has not publicly committed to Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other climate pledges, suggesting a need for enhanced transparency and accountability in their climate strategy. Overall, while M P Evans has reported substantial emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate commitments and align with industry best practices.

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381,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. M P Evans's primary industry is Oil seeds, which is very high 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. M P Evans 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.

M P Evans 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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