Devro plc, a leading global manufacturer of collagen casings, is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1964, the company has grown to become a key player in the food industry, particularly in the production of high-quality casings for sausages and other meat products. With operational facilities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Devro is renowned for its innovative approach to food technology.
The company’s core offerings include a diverse range of collagen casings that are prized for their strength, versatility, and ability to enhance product quality. Devro's commitment to sustainability and food safety has positioned it as a trusted partner for food manufacturers worldwide. Notable achievements include significant advancements in casing technology, solidifying its market position as a preferred supplier in the meat processing sector.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 9% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Devro's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Devro, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 54,178,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 32,667,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 71,536,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to decrease absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2024 base year. Devro has set ambitious long-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. They have established interim targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 45.8% by 2030 from a 2020 base year, and to achieve 100% renewable electricity sourcing by 2030. Additionally, they are focused on improving energy efficiency and reducing energy demand through various initiatives, including solar PV projects. In 2021, Devro successfully decreased its CO2 emissions by 4% year-on-year on an absolute basis, demonstrating progress towards their sustainability goals. The company is also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions, with specific targets for upstream and downstream emissions, including a 30.3% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 2030. Devro's climate strategy is informed by their understanding of the significant impact of energy use in their manufacturing processes, particularly in heat and electricity generation, which accounts for a substantial portion of their emissions. They are actively monitoring and maintaining their equipment to further mitigate emissions and are integrating best practices in their capital projects to enhance sustainability.
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Devro’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
90% reduction in all scopes
We have set interim Scope 1 & 2 targets for 2025 and 2030 against a 2020 base year and we have set Scope 3 targets against a 2024 base year.…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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