WH Group Limited
WH Group Limited, headquartered in Hong Kong, is a leading player in the global food industry, primarily focusing on the production and processing of pork. Founded in 1958, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including China, the United States, and Europe. As the world's largest pork producer, WH Group is renowned for its core products, which include fresh and processed pork, as well as a range of value-added food products. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation sets it apart in a competitive market. With significant milestones such as its acquisition of Smithfield Foods in 2013, WH Group has solidified its market position, achieving notable recognition for its sustainable practices and extensive supply chain management. This dedication to excellence continues to drive the company’s growth and influence in the global food sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does WH Group Limited'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Pork 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.
Industry Benchmark
WH Group Limited's score of 7 is lower than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
WH Group Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, WH Group Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 39,442,590 kg CO2e, comprising 2,957,489 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 986,770 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 29,699,786 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in its upstream activities. The company has disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2, indicating a total of about 3,944,259 kg CO2e for these scopes combined. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges outlined in their current commitments, suggesting a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. In previous years, WH Group's emissions intensity has shown some variation, with a GHG emissions intensity of about 270.0 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2018 and 260.0 kg CO2e in 2019. The latest reported intensity for 2022 stands at approximately 620.0 kg CO2e per sales product, indicating a need for enhanced efforts in reducing emissions intensity. Overall, WH Group Limited's emissions data underscores the importance of developing robust climate commitments and reduction strategies to address their significant carbon emissions, particularly in Scope 3, which represents the majority of their emissions profile.
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| 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,513,674,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,030,585,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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WH Group Limited 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.
