Dawn Farms

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Dawn Farms doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 8

Dawn Farms has a DitchCarbon Score of 8 out of 100, indicating a low performance in sustainability measures. This suggests that the company has a high carbon intensity relative to its industry peers. There is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions and enhancing their environmental impact.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Dawn Farms is a company in the food industry, which has a carbon intensity ranking of medium. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Dawn Farms operates in Ireland, a region with a very low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing its carbon footprint.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

27.21%

...this company is doing 27.21% worse in emissions than the industry average.

Dawn Farms, founded in 1985, is a prominent player in the food industry, specializing in the production of cooked, fermented, and dried meat ingredients. Based in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, with additional operations in Northampton, the company employs over 1,000 people and exports to more than 40 countries. Offering a range of services to the B2B market, Dawn Farms is a key supplier for the pizza, sandwich, and ready meals sectors, as well as a committed participant in sustainable food production initiatives.

Good news, Dawn Farms has set science-based climate targets

Dawn Farms has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from company operations, aligning with the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This involves a rigorous approach to cutting emissions across their direct operations and energy use.
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