WH Group
WH Group Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the global food industry, primarily focusing on the production and processing of pork products. Founded in 2013, the company has rapidly established itself as a significant force in the market, with major operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in high-quality meat products, WH Group is renowned for its commitment to food safety and sustainability, setting it apart from competitors. The company’s core offerings include fresh and processed pork, as well as value-added products that cater to diverse consumer preferences. With a strong market position, WH Group has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its global footprint. As a result, it continues to be a trusted name in the meat industry, dedicated to delivering excellence in every product.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
WH Group's score of 21 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
WH Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, WH Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,845,515,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,925,037,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 1,920,478,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This represents a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 5,544,259,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 3,513,674,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 2,030,585,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown fluctuations in emissions over the years, with total emissions recorded at about 2,613,317,000 kg CO2e in 2019, decreasing to approximately 2,562,584,000 kg CO2e in 2020, and then rising slightly to about 2,583,565,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The GHG emissions intensity for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined was reported at 510.0 kg CO2e per tonne in 2023, down from 620.0 kg CO2e per tonne in 2022. Despite these figures, WH Group has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,002,419,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,581,146,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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WH Group 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.
