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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.

14

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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Quantum Foods's score of 14 is higher than 51% 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 2023, Quantum Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 27,122,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 39,764,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a notable increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, which recorded approximately 20,309,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from about 47,922,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. For 2024, Quantum Foods anticipates a reduction in Scope 1 emissions to approximately 21,310,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions projected to be around 40,040,000 kg CO2e. Despite these fluctuations, the company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. Quantum Foods operates within a global context where climate commitments are increasingly critical. However, as of the latest data, the company has not established formal reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy.

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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.

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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. Quantum Foods is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

Quantum Foods is not committed to any 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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