Anzco Foods, a prominent player in the New Zealand food industry, is headquartered in Auckland, NZ. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a leader in the processing and export of beef and lamb products, catering to both domestic and international markets. With operations spanning across key regions in New Zealand, Anzco Foods is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of core products, including premium cuts of meat and value-added food solutions, distinguished by their traceability and adherence to high welfare standards. Anzco Foods has achieved notable milestones, including significant export growth and recognition for its innovative practices in the meat processing sector. As a trusted supplier, Anzco Foods continues to strengthen its market position through a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
How does Anzco Foods'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.
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Anzco Foods's score of 20 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, ANZCO Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 175,683,000 kg CO2e globally. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed Scope 2 emissions of about 8,721,600 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 25,501,460 kg CO2e. In New Zealand, the 2023 emissions included about 49,531,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 11,330,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. ANZCO Foods has set a significant climate commitment, aiming for a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target is reiterated in their recent sustainability reports, highlighting their dedication to reducing emissions despite challenges in the red meat sector. The commitment excludes biogenic methane, focusing on direct emissions from their operations. The emissions data is cascaded from the parent company, Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc., reflecting a corporate family relationship. ANZCO Foods continues to align its climate strategies with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability in the food production sector.
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| 2020 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 8,722,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 28,595,000 | 00,000,000 |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Anzco Foods has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.