Premier Foods
Premier Foods plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the UK food industry, renowned for its diverse portfolio of well-loved brands. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key provider of ambient and chilled foods, with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland. The company’s core offerings include iconic products such as Mr Kipling cakes, Bisto gravy, and Ambrosia rice pudding, each distinguished by their quality and heritage. Premier Foods has achieved significant market recognition, consistently ranking among the top food manufacturers in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Premier Foods continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences while maintaining its reputation for excellence in food production.
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Industry Benchmark
Premier Foods's score of 78 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Premier Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Premier Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34614000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 21966000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 755944000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 56580000 kg CO2e (market-based). This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a target to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 67% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2040. Additionally, Premier Foods aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. In 2023, the company reported similar emissions figures, with Scope 1 at approximately 36668000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 28961000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at 905495000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious long-term targets, including a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040 and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050, all based on a 2021 baseline. Premier Foods is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its emissions reduction strategies are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by the end of 2025.
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| 2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 158,164,710 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 133,046,620 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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