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Greggs plc, commonly known as Greggs, is a prominent player in the UK retail trade services sector, specifically focusing on food and beverage offerings. Headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB, the company has established a strong presence across the UK, with thousands of outlets serving a diverse customer base.
Founded in 1939, Greggs has evolved from a local bakery into a beloved national chain, renowned for its freshly baked goods, including pastries, sandwiches, and sweet treats. The brand is particularly famous for its vegan options and commitment to quality ingredients, setting it apart in a competitive market.
With a significant market position, Greggs has achieved notable milestones, including consistent growth in sales and a loyal customer following. Its innovative approach to menu development and customer engagement continues to drive its success in the retail trade industry.
32
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-4 vs industry average
Greggs’s score of 32 is lower than 48% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Low
Retail Trade Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.181
20182025
The Retail Trade Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 31% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
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Reported emissions
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Greggs's reported carbon emissions
Greggs, a UK-based retail trade services company, has reported its Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions.
In 2023, Greggs's Scope 1 emissions were about 16,050,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,346,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 5,505,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 9,145,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Their Scope 2 emissions for the same year were approximately 2,981,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity.
For 2022, Greggs reported Scope 1 emissions of around 16,558,000 kg CO2e, with 666,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, 6,999,000 kg CO2e from fugitive emissions, and 8,893,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Their Scope 2 emissions in 2022 were approximately 7,109,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity.
Greggs has set near-term science-based targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using a 2019 base year. Additionally, Greggs commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 46.2% within the same timeframe. These targets are consistent with reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C.
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Greggs’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 1
Greggs commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Greggs also commits to reduce absolute sc…
Insufficient data46.2%
2030
46.2% reduction in Scope 2
Greggs commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Greggs also commits to reduce absolute sc…
Insufficient data46.2%
2030
46.2% reduction in scope 3 total
Greggs commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Greggs also commits to reduce absolute sc…
Insufficient data46.2%
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Climate initiatives
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