Nomad Foods
Nomad Foods Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the food products nec industry, specialising in frozen foods. Founded in 2014, the company has rapidly expanded its footprint across Europe, with significant operations in key markets such as the UK, Germany, and Italy.
Renowned for its innovative product offerings, Nomad Foods boasts a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands like Birds Eye and Findus, which are celebrated for their quality and convenience. The company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have strengthened its market position. With a commitment to sustainability and consumer health, Nomad Foods continues to lead the way in the frozen food sector, making it a trusted choice for families across Europe.
+34 vs industry average
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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.
Nomad Foods's reported carbon emissions
Nomad Foods, a food products company headquartered in GB, reported approximately 362,534,000 kg CO2e in total emissions for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For Scope 1, emissions were approximately 101,212,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, measured on a market-based approach, were approximately 2,346,000 kg CO2e, while location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 52,540,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions constituted the largest portion, amounting to approximately 258,933,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 390,680,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 108,275,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 3,069,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 62,754,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 279,335,000 kg CO2e. Nomad Foods has established a long-term commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the UN's Race to Zero campaign. The company also has near-term targets, aiming for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to be near zero by the middle of this decade. Specifically, Nomad Foods aims for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Further climate commitments include Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets. Nomad Foods commits to reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% in absolute terms by 2025 from a 2019 base year. They also commit to a 45% reduction in these scopes per ton of product produced by the same year. Additionally, Nomad Foods aims for 75% of its suppliers, covering purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by 2025. More recently, Nomad Foods Ltd. has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 74.83% by 2033 from a 2019 base year, with a long-term target of a 90% reduction by 2050. Scope 3 emissions reduction targets are also in place, including a 35.0% reduction by 2033 and 90.0% by 2050 from a 2019 base year. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050.
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Nomad Foods’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2025
We aim to reduce our Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the m…
We aim to reduce our Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade.
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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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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