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Premier Foods

Premier Foods plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading player in the UK food industry, renowned for its diverse portfolio of well-loved brands. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key provider of ambient and chilled foods, with a strong presence across the UK and Ireland. The company’s core offerings include iconic products such as Mr Kipling cakes, Bisto gravy, and Ambrosia rice pudding, each distinguished by their quality and heritage. Premier Foods has achieved significant market recognition, consistently ranking among the top food manufacturers in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Premier Foods continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences while maintaining its reputation for excellence in food production.

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80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

3

Industry Benchmark

Premier Foods's score of 80 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Premier Foods's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Premier Foods reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34614000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 21966000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 755944000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes, with a total of about 78680000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined (market-based). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions, aiming for a 67% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. Additionally, Premier Foods is targeting a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, with a net zero commitment for these emissions by 2050. In 2023, Premier Foods reported similar emissions figures, with Scope 1 at approximately 36668000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at about 28961000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 905495000 kg CO2e. This indicates a consistent approach to monitoring and managing their carbon emissions over the years. Overall, Premier Foods is actively working towards significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with industry standards and climate commitments to combat climate change effectively.

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Scope 1
158,164,710
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Scope 2
133,046,620
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Premier Foods's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Premier Foods is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Premier Foods is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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