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GB
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Bakkavor

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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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67

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

Bakkavor's score of 67 is higher than 83% 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 97,208,000 kg CO2e attributed to its operations in Great Britain. The emissions breakdown includes 70,776,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 68,180,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 865,981,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Bakkavor has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to achieve net-zero operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2040 and aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific targets for Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services also set at a 42% reduction by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Bakkavor's commitment to sustainable practices within the food and beverage processing sector. The company is also focused on eliminating deforestation linked to its primary commodities by the end of 2025.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
112,392,000
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Scope 2
80,606,000
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

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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.

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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 Bakkavor is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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