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Quantum Foods

Quantum Foods, a leading player in the South African agricultural sector, is headquartered in ZA and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly established itself in the animal feed and poultry production industries, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative solutions. Specialising in high-quality animal feeds and poultry products, Quantum Foods is recognised for its commitment to nutrition and animal welfare. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with traditional farming methods, ensuring superior product quality and consistency. With a strong market position, Quantum Foods has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in production capacity and a reputation for excellence in the industry. Their dedication to sustainability and efficiency sets them apart, making them a trusted partner in the agricultural landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Quantum 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.

16

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Quantum Foods's score of 16 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Quantum Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Quantum Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,310,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 40,040,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of approximately 61,350,000 kg CO2e. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were approximately 27,122,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 39,764,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 66,886,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Quantum Foods has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company reported approximately 20,309,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 47,922,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a trend towards lower emissions. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by the company, which suggests a need for further commitment to formal climate initiatives. Overall, Quantum Foods is actively monitoring its emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2, but further transparency regarding its long-term climate commitments and reduction strategies would enhance its sustainability profile.

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Scope 2
49,622,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Quantum 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. This request for Quantum Foods is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Quantum Foods is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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