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 87 is higher than 93% 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 2025, Premier Foods reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 29539000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 21496000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a substantial 687857000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 51035000 kg CO2e (market-based). The previous year, 2024, saw similar figures with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 34614000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 21966000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 755944000 kg CO2e. Premier Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 66.8% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. Additionally, the company targets a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. By 2050, Premier Foods aims for net zero across all scopes, including a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from various categories, including upstream and downstream transportation. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Premier Foods's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.
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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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