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Bakkavor

Bakkavor Group plc, commonly known as Bakkavor, is a leading provider of fresh prepared foods, headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1986, the company has established a strong presence in the UK, as well as in the United States and China, focusing on the ready meals, salads, and desserts sectors. Bakkavor is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, offering a diverse range of products that cater to the evolving tastes of consumers. With a robust supply chain and a dedication to sustainability, Bakkavor has positioned itself as a market leader in the fresh food industry. Notable achievements include significant growth in international markets and a reputation for excellence in food safety and product development.

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54

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Bakkavor's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bakkavor's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Bakkavor Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 138,956,000 kg CO2e globally, with 70,776,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 68,180,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. For the near term, Bakkavor has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by the same percentage within the same timeframe. The company also targets a 30.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, Agriculture, and Greenhouse Gas) emissions by 2030, with a commitment to no deforestation in its primary commodities by December 31, 2025. Long-term, Bakkavor aims for a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, further enhancing its sustainability profile in the food and beverage processing sector.

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Scope 1
112,392,000
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Scope 2
80,606,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bakkavor's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Bakkavor is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Bakkavor is committed to some 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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