Pilgrims

Pilgrims, a US-based Food products nec company, reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 19.27 billion kg CO2e in 2023. This is a slight decrease from 2022, where Scope 3 emissions were approximately 19.67 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 17.53 billion kg CO2e.

Pilgrims has set a number of climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its global operations and value chain by 2040, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.

Pilgrims has a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emission intensity by 30% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. This target is also linked to the Sustainability-Linked Bond issued in early 2021. This commitment is supported by investments in over 130 projects within its own facilities to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions.

Additionally, Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd., a related organization, has Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% per tonne of product sold within the same timeframe. These targets cover its operations in the UK.

Pilgrim AS, another related organization, has SBTi approved targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 base year, and to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions.