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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Pioneer Food Group'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
Pioneer Food Group's score of 7 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pioneer Food Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Pioneer Food Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 315,059,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 226,094,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 88,094,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, the company has shown a notable reduction in emissions, decreasing from about 400,034,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to the 2019 total. Pioneer Food Group has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data suggests that further efforts may be needed to address the full spectrum of their carbon footprint. Overall, Pioneer Food Group's emissions data reflects a trend towards reduction, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 116,715,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 263,824,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | - |
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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.
Pioneer Food Group 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.
