Bidfood Sustainability Profile
Bidfood, a leading foodservice wholesaler in Great Britain, has established itself as a key player in the UK food distribution industry since its inception in 1999. Headquartered in GB, Bidfood operates across various regions, providing a comprehensive range of products and services tailored to the needs of the hospitality sector, including restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses. Specialising in frozen, chilled, and ambient food products, Bidfood distinguishes itself through its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company offers an extensive portfolio that includes fresh produce, meat, dairy, and non-food items, ensuring that clients receive the best in both variety and service. With a strong market position, Bidfood has achieved notable milestones, including numerous industry awards, reflecting its dedication to excellence and innovation in foodservice solutions.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
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Bidfood's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Bidfood reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,577,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 10,411,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 48,390 kg CO2e for Scope 3, primarily from business travel. This brings their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 63,924,000 kg CO2e. Compared to 2023, where emissions were about 46,929,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 9,368,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, Bidfood has shown a significant increase in emissions, indicating a need for enhanced climate strategies. Bidfood has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% against a 2019 baseline by 2032. Additionally, they plan to achieve net zero emissions across all scopes by 2045, targeting a reduction of at least 90% in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with any residual emissions to be offset. These commitments reflect Bidfood's proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The company is currently working towards these targets, which are crucial for mitigating their environmental impact.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 55,483,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 19,055,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 |
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Bidfood's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Bidfood's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 59% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Bidfood'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.
Bidfood 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.
