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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Premier Foods'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
Premier Foods's score of 75 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Premier Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Premier Foods reported carbon emissions of approximately 36,668,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 28,961,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with a significant contribution of about 905,495,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 67% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. Premier Foods is committed to achieving net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040 and for Scope 3 by 2050. Additionally, they have pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 66.8% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the baseline year. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's dedication to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector. Overall, Premier Foods is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability in its operations.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 515,309,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 51,530,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Premier Foods is committed to some 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.
