Public Profile

Somerdale International Ltd

Somerdale International Ltd, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the specialty cheese industry, renowned for its exceptional range of British and international cheeses. Founded in 1988, the company has established a strong presence in key markets across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on the export of high-quality dairy products. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Somerdale offers a diverse portfolio that includes traditional British cheeses, gourmet selections, and unique flavour combinations. Their dedication to sourcing the finest ingredients and maintaining artisanal production methods sets them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their excellence, Somerdale International Ltd has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for product quality and taste. As a trusted supplier, they continue to enhance their market position by delivering unique cheese experiences to customers worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Somerdale International 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.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Somerdale International Ltd's score of 15 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

92%

Somerdale International Ltd's reported carbon emissions

Somerdale International Ltd, headquartered in Great Britain, has reported significant carbon emissions over recent years. In 2016, the company emitted approximately 17,983,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources and about 10,827,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources, resulting in a total of around 28,809,000 kg CO2e for both scopes combined. This marked a decrease from 2015, where total emissions were about 30,716,000 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend in reducing their carbon footprint. The emissions data from previous years shows a consistent pattern, with 2015 emissions at approximately 17,768,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 12,947,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of about 30,716,000 kg CO2e. In 2014, emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 at around 16,436,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 13,326,000 kg CO2e, summing to approximately 29,672,000 kg CO2e. The trend continues back to 2013, where total emissions were about 30,336,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Somerdale International Ltd has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Their climate commitments remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, while the company has made strides in reducing emissions, further transparency and commitment to climate action could enhance their environmental impact.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

Add to project
2013201420152016
Scope 1
16,107,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
14,229,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Somerdale International Ltd's primary industry is Dairy products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Somerdale International 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.

Somerdale International 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

Other Organizations in Dairy Processing

Orontes Dairy

AE
Dairy Processing
Updated 12 days ago

Arrigoni Battista

IT
Dairy Processing
Updated 5 days ago

ISIGNY STE MERE

FR
Dairy Processing
Updated 12 days ago

Fairview Dairy

US
Dairy Processing
Updated 9 days ago

Käserebellen GmbH

DE
Dairy Processing
Updated 12 days ago

Dana Foods Inc

US
Dairy Processing
Updated 12 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers