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, primarily from purchased electricity. This marks an increase from 2023, when the company recorded about 285,899,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, Astral Foods also disclosed Scope 1 emissions of about 199,541,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reliance on direct energy sources alongside their electricity consumption. The company 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). This lack of formal climate pledges suggests that while Astral Foods is aware of its emissions profile, it has yet to establish a structured approach to reducing its carbon footprint. Overall, Astral Foods's emissions data reflects a growing concern for climate impact, but the absence of reduction commitments highlights an area for potential improvement in their sustainability strategy.
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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.
