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Ppc

PPC, also known as Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, is a leading player in the food industry, headquartered in Greece (GR). Founded in 1946, the company has established a strong presence in the poultry sector, with significant operations across Europe and the Mediterranean region. PPC is renowned for its high-quality chicken products, which are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. Over the years, PPC has achieved notable milestones, including expanding its product range to include ready-to-eat meals and value-added poultry items. The company’s innovative approach and dedication to quality have solidified its market position as a trusted supplier in the food service and retail sectors. With a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, PPC remains at the forefront of the poultry industry, setting standards for excellence.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Ppc's score of 40 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ppc's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, PPC reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,570,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 18,720,430 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,506,398,580 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 408,964,070 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, PPC has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. PPC has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a reduction of about 25% in CO2 emissions per megawatt-hour of power generated compared to 1990 levels. Additionally, the company has targeted a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2022 and a 57% reduction by 2023, with an ultimate goal of reducing emissions by 78% by 2024 compared to 2019 levels. These initiatives reflect PPC's commitment to sustainable practices and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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2015201620172018201920202022
Scope 1
34,352,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
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-
-
-
-
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
-
-
-
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ppc's primary industry is Electricity 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 Ppc is in GR, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ppc 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
Reduction Actions

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