Upfield

Upfield, headquartered in NL and operating in retail trade services, has set ambitious climate targets. The company aims for a 25% reduction in its total carbon footprint by 2030 and to be net zero by 2050, with an ultimate goal of being "better than net zero." This commitment extends to Scope 3 upstream emissions.

In terms of emissions, Upfield reported the following:

• 2024: Total emissions were approximately 2.45 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 (about 50 million kg CO2e), Scope 2 market-based (about 17 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (about 2.39 billion kg CO2e). Upstream categories like purchased goods and services, and upstream transportation and distribution, were noted as key areas with some missing data points in this reporting year.
• 2023: Total emissions were approximately 2.52 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 50 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions were around 18 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 2.46 billion kg CO2e. For Scope 3, purchased goods and services accounted for the largest portion, at about 2.09 billion kg CO2e. The company also reported a GHG emissions intensity of 2,230 kg CO2e per unit of revenue.
• 2022: Total emissions were approximately 2.89 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 at about 51 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at approximately 30 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 4.44 billion kg CO2e. The GHG emissions intensity was reported as 2,380 kg CO2e per unit of revenue.
• 2021: Total emissions were approximately 3.26 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 47 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 28 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions were around 3.13 billion kg CO2e. The company noted Scope 3 purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution as areas with missing data points. GHG emissions intensity was reported as 94 kg CO2e per tonne of production for Scope 1 & 2, and 2,400 kg CO2e per unit of revenue for all scopes.
• 2020: Total emissions were approximately 3.53 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 54 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 market-based emissions were around 32 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 3.39 billion kg CO2e. GHG emissions intensity was reported as 98 kg CO2e per tonne of production for Scope 1 & 2, and 2,400 kg CO2e per unit of revenue for all scopes.

Upfield's climate commitments also include a goal to reduce plastic in packaging by 95% by 2030 and to ensure all packaging is 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Additionally, the company aims to reduce waste by 50% by 2030 and achieve zero waste to landfill. Their products, such as plant-based margarines and spreads, are highlighted as having a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to dairy alternatives, and Upfield intends to label the carbon emissions on 500 million product packs by 2030 to inform consumers.

Upfield's emissions data is reported as a current subsidiary and the data appears to be cascaded from Upfield Europe B.V. (cascade level 0 for performance) and Flora Food Group B.V. (cascade level 2 for CDP initiative source).