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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.

10

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.

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Industry Benchmark

WH Group Limited's score of 10 is lower than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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WH Group Limited's reported carbon emissions

WH Group Limited, headquartered in Hong Kong (HK), has reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2017 and 2018. In 2017, the company had a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of approximately 270.0 kg CO2e per tonne of revenue, with total revenue reported at about USD 22.38 billion. In 2018, the GHG emissions intensity improved slightly to approximately 260.0 kg CO2e per tonne of revenue, with revenue increasing to about USD 22.61 billion. While specific absolute emissions figures for Scope 1, 2, and 3 are not disclosed, the company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through improved energy consumption efficiency. However, there are currently no formal reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, WH Group Limited's emissions data reflects a gradual improvement in GHG emissions intensity, aligning with industry trends towards greater environmental responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. WH Group Limited's primary industry is Products of meat pigs, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. WH Group Limited is headquartered in HK, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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