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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In 2024, Bakkavor's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 76,072,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 31,204,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The most substantial impact came from Scope 3 emissions, which reached around 857,294,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. 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 a 42% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include reaching net-zero operational emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2040 and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2050. Furthermore, Bakkavor is committed to reducing absolute emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2050, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 112,392,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 80,606,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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