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Food Product Manufacturing
ZA
updated 4 months ago

Astral Foods Sustainability Profile

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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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8

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Astral Foods's score of 8 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

22%

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Astral Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Astral Foods reported approximately 294.4 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, reflecting their reliance on purchased electricity. This marks an increase from 2023, when Scope 2 emissions were about 285.9 million kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions data for the years reported. Astral Foods has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is currently focused on understanding and managing its carbon footprint, particularly in relation to its electricity consumption. Overall, while Astral Foods is actively monitoring its emissions, it has yet to establish formal climate commitments or reduction strategies. The company operates within the South African context, where the food industry faces increasing pressure to enhance sustainability practices.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
180,049,000
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00,000,000
Scope 2
339,539,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Astral Foods's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Astral Foods's primary industry is Food Product Manufacturing, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Astral Foods's Location?

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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. This request for Astral Foods is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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