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Pioneer Food Group

Pioneer Food Group, a leading player in the South African food industry, is headquartered in ZA and operates extensively across the region. Founded in 1997, the company has established itself as a key provider of high-quality food products, specialising in the production of cereals, snacks, and baked goods. Pioneer Foods is renowned for its commitment to innovation and quality, offering a diverse range of products that cater to various consumer needs. The company’s unique approach to sourcing and manufacturing has positioned it as a trusted brand among South African households. With a strong market presence and notable achievements, Pioneer Foods continues to drive growth and sustainability within the food sector, making significant contributions to the local economy and community.

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44

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Pioneer Food Group's score of 44 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Pioneer Food Group's reported carbon emissions

In 2018, Pioneer Food Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 394,201,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 109,328,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 284,873,000 kg CO2e. This marked a slight increase from 2017, when total emissions were approximately 383,286,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 102,533,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 280,753,000 kg CO2e. In 2016, emissions were approximately 391,707,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 111,050,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 280,657,000 kg CO2e. Pioneer Food Group has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives related to carbon emissions, nor have they reported on Scope 3 emissions. Their climate commitments remain unclear, as there are no documented reduction targets or pledges available. The company operates within the food industry, which is increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints, yet specific actions or commitments from Pioneer Food Group are not detailed in the available data.

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2015201620172018
Scope 1
115,303,000
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Scope 2
284,731,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Pioneer Food Group's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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. This request for Pioneer Food Group is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Pioneer Food Group is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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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