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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.

73

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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Premier Foods's score of 73 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

100%

Premier Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Premier Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 90,549,500 kg CO2e, comprising 36,668,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,961,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 905,495,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Premier Foods has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 67% by 2040, with a near-term target of a 66.8% reduction by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Overall, Premier Foods is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage processing sector in Great Britain.

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Scope 1
158,164,710
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Scope 2
133,046,620
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000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Premier Foods's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Premier Foods is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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