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Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd.

Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd., commonly known as Riverford, is a leading organic food company headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1987, Riverford has established itself as a pioneer in the organic vegetable delivery sector, serving customers across the UK with a commitment to sustainability and quality. The company specialises in providing a diverse range of organic produce, including seasonal vegetables, fruits, and meal kits, all sourced from its own farms and trusted local growers. Riverford's unique approach to organic farming and its emphasis on ethical practices have garnered a loyal customer base and numerous accolades within the industry. With a strong market position, Riverford continues to innovate, promoting healthy eating and environmental stewardship while making organic food accessible to households nationwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd.'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.

18

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Vegetable Farms 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd.'s score of 18 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,328,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,071,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 13,257,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes significant contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (about 8,000,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 5,000,000 kg CO2e), and employee commuting (around 1,000,000 kg CO2e). Despite the substantial emissions figures, Riverford has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company is committed to sustainability, but further details on their climate commitments or future plans are not available. As a leader in the organic vegetable sector, Riverford's efforts in addressing climate change remain crucial for the industry.

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2021
Scope 1
15,328,000
Scope 2
1,071,000
Scope 3
13,257,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd.'s primary industry is Vegetables, which is low 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. Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd. 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.

Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd. 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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