Astral Foods Sustainability Profile
Astral Foods, a leading player in the South African food industry, is headquartered in ZA and operates extensively across the region. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a prominent producer of high-quality poultry products, with a focus on chicken and related value-added offerings. Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, Astral Foods employs advanced farming techniques and stringent quality controls, ensuring that its products meet the highest standards. The company’s diverse portfolio includes fresh and frozen chicken, as well as processed products, catering to both retail and food service sectors. With a strong market position, Astral Foods has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for excellence in food safety and quality. Its dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction continues to drive its success in the competitive food landscape.
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Astral Foods's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Astral Foods reported carbon emissions of approximately 294,363,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 2 emissions, indicating indirect emissions primarily from purchased electricity. This marks a continuation of their commitment to transparency in environmental reporting. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed total emissions of about 274,166,000 kg CO2e, which included 86,853,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 187,313,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the Scope 1 emissions were primarily attributed to coal and diesel usage, with 144,810,000 kg CO2e from coal and 37,419,000 kg CO2e from diesel. Despite the significant emissions figures, Astral Foods has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, while Astral Foods has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of defined reduction strategies highlights an area for potential improvement in their climate commitments.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 180,049,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 339,539,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Astral Foods's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
Astral 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.
