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GB
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Bidfood Sustainability Profile

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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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44

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

Bidfood's score of 44 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bidfood's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Bidfood reported total carbon emissions of approximately 63.97 million kg CO2e, comprising 53.58 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10.41 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 48,390 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions significantly, with a target to cut both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% against a 2019 baseline by 2032. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 56.38 million kg CO2e, indicating a reduction from previous years. The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2045, targeting at least a 90% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with any remaining emissions offset. Bidfood's climate commitments are aligned with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to sustainability and carbon management. The data is not cascaded from any parent organization, ensuring that these figures are specific to Bidfood's operations.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
55,483,000
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Scope 2
19,055,000
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00,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
00,000

How Carbon Intensive is Bidfood's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Bidfood's Location?

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

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Business Travel
100%

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.

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

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