Premier Foods

Premier Foods's reported carbon emissions

Premier Foods, a UK-based food products company, has set ambitious climate commitments. In its 2025 reporting, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 29,539,000 kg CO2e, and its Scope 2 (market-based) emissions were about 21,496,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same period were approximately 553,775,000 kg CO2e for purchased goods and services, 34,788,000 kg CO2e for upstream transportation and distribution, and 38,436,000 kg CO2e for downstream transportation and distribution. For the 2024 reporting year, Premier Foods reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 34,614,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of about 21,966,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions included approximately 622,319,000 kg CO2e for purchased goods and services, 34,737,000 kg CO2e for upstream transportation and distribution, and 38,379,000 kg CO2e for downstream transportation and distribution. Premier Foods is committed to significant emissions reductions, aiming for net zero by 2040. Specifically, the company targets a 67% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year. This aligns with their broader commitment to achieve net zero across the value chain by 2050. Scope 3 emissions reduction targets include a 25% decrease in purchased goods and services and upstream transportation and distribution by 2030, and a 90% reduction in specific Scope 3 categories by 2050.