Premier Foods

Premier Foods plc: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments

Premier Foods plc, a UK-based food products company, has reported significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and has established ambitious targets for emissions reduction and achieving net-zero.

Emissions Data:

For the reporting year 2025, Premier Foods reported total global emissions of approximately 118.5 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of:

• Scope 1 emissions: Approximately 29.5 billion kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 emissions (market-based): Approximately 21.5 billion kg CO2e.
• Scope 2 emissions (location-based): Approximately 14.4 billion kg CO2e.
• Scope 3 emissions: Over 626.6 billion kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (approximately 553.8 billion kg CO2e).

In the previous year, 2024, total global emissions were approximately 94.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 34.6 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 22.0 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were over 695.4 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for approximately 622.3 billion kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Targets:

Premier Foods has set forth a comprehensive climate strategy aiming for significant emissions reductions and ultimately net-zero status. Key commitments include:

• Net Zero by 2040: The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions across Scope 1 and 2 by 2040.
• Scope 1 and 2 Reduction Target: A near-term target is set to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 67% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. Some reports also indicate a 42% reduction target by 2030.
• Scope 3 Reduction Target: Premier Foods is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030. Furthermore, a specific target is in place to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 25% by 2030, with a further commitment to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2050. There is also a target to reduce Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) emissions by 30.3% by 2030.
• Overall Net Zero by 2050: The company commits to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
• Deforestation-Free Commitments: Premier Foods is committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities, with a target date of December 31, 2025.

These targets are aligned with science-based initiatives, with the company committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and meeting the 1.5°C pathway.