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Samworth Brothers

Samworth Brothers, a prominent player in the UK food industry, is headquartered in GB and has established a strong presence across various operational regions. Founded in 1896, the company has evolved into a leading manufacturer of premium chilled and ambient food products, specialising in ready meals, sandwiches, and savoury pastries. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Samworth Brothers produces a diverse range of products under well-known brands and private labels. The company’s dedication to sustainability and ethical sourcing further distinguishes its offerings in a competitive market. With a rich heritage and a focus on excellence, Samworth Brothers has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted supplier to major retailers and foodservice operators across the UK.

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36

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.

13

Industry Benchmark

Samworth Brothers's score of 36 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Samworth Brothers's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Samworth Brothers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,427,200,000 kg CO2e, comprising 70,320,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,647,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 1,360,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which typically includes emissions from the supply chain and product use. Samworth Brothers has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target includes a 42% reduction in both Scope 1 & 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions. Notably, in 2022, the company achieved a reduction of about 21,679 tonnes CO2e by utilising 100% renewable electricity and decreasing energy consumption per tonne of production by 6%. Furthermore, Samworth Brothers is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability and climate action. The company continues to focus on reducing its carbon intensity, with a reported carbon intensity of approximately 264 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2022.

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Scope 1
70,503,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
1,360,000,000
0,000,000,000

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

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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 Samworth Brothers is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Samworth Brothers is not participating in any 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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