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.
How does Ppc'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.
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.
Ppc's score of 37 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, PPC reported carbon emissions of approximately 18,720,430 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,506,398,580 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 408,964,070 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing emissions, with targets set to achieve a 40% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2022 and a 57% reduction by 2023, compared to 2019 levels. Furthermore, PPC aims for an ambitious 78% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2024 relative to 2019. Over the years, PPC's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at approximately 34,352,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015 and gradually decreasing to about 13,402,292,510 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has actively disclosed its emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency and accountability in its climate commitments. PPC's initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, showcasing a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts while striving for sustainability in its operations.
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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.
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.