Pilgrims
Pilgrims, officially known as Pilgrims UK, is a prominent player in the food industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 2000, the company has carved a niche in the supply of high-quality meat products, serving both retail and foodservice sectors across the UK and Europe. With a commitment to sustainability and animal welfare, Pilgrims offers a diverse range of products, including fresh and frozen poultry, which are renowned for their quality and traceability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including various industry awards that underscore its market position as a trusted supplier. Pilgrims continues to innovate within the meat sector, focusing on customer satisfaction and responsible sourcing, making it a key contributor to the evolving landscape of the food industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Pilgrims'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
Pilgrims's score of 13 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pilgrims's reported carbon emissions
Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd., a British prepared foods company and pork producer, currently does not have available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. However, the company has made significant climate commitments aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Pilgrim’s Pride has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by the year 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to decrease its Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% per tonne of product sold within the same timeframe. These targets align with the science-based targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. By committing to these reductions, Pilgrim’s Pride is taking proactive steps to address its environmental impact and enhance sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector in the UK.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Pilgrims 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.
