Associated British Foods PLC
Associated British Foods Energy Data Preview
In 2023, Associated British Foods disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.
Associated British Foods also reported how it meets its energy needs through a mix of purchased and self-generated energy, offering insight into its sourcing strategy and level of energy independence.
Additionally, Associated British Foods also disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.
Finally, Associated British Foods also reported the types of energy sources as well as generation technologies, both for purchased and self-produced energy, helping stakeholders evaluate Associated British Foods's reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives.
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Insights into Associated British Foods's Energy Renewability
In 2023, Associated British Foods consumed a total of 76.26 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 57.74% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 42.26% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.
Associated British Foods's Energy Renewability Rate
How much of Associated British Foods's energy consumed is renewable?
In 2023, Associated British Foods consumed a total of 76.26 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 57.74% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.
This moderate level of renewable energy adoption indicates that Associated British Foods is transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, though a significant share of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable inputs.
Are Associated British Foods's energy practices becoming more sustainable?
Since 2019, Associated British Foods's total energy consumption decreased by 10.11%, and remained stable in 2023, suggesting earlier reductions may have leveled off.
Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in Associated British Foods's consumption increased by 11.44%, including a 7.55% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.
Overall, Associated British Foods’s energy trends reveal a complex picture, with variations in total consumption and renewable sourcing. A closer examination of operational drivers and sourcing strategies is needed to fully assess the company’s environmental impact.
Associated British Foods's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed
Insights into Associated British Foods's Energy Consumption & Production Mix
In 2023, Associated British Foods disclosed detailed information on both the sources and generation technologies of its consumed and produced energy This disclosure enables a clearer assessment of the Associated British Foods's overall energy mix, its sourcing strategy, and its reliance on fossil fuels versus cleaner alternatives such as renewables and low-carbon technologies.
Associated British Foods's Energy Consumed by Sources and Technologies
What are the main sources and generation technologies behind Associated British Foods's energy consumption?
In 2023, Associated British Foods's total energy consumption was primarily sourced from
- Agricultural Waste, Biogas, Solar Energy, Electricity (Unspecified Source), Steam (Unspecified Source) and Wood Fuel (64.53%)
- Natural Gas (26.75%)
- Hard Coal (Anthracite/Black Coal), Coal and Coke (6.59%)
How diverse is Associated British Foods’s energy consumption mix?
In 2023, Associated British Foods consumed energy from 13 different sources or generation technologies, indicating a moderately diverse energy mix, with some concentration in a primary source.
What are the main sources or generation technologies used by Associated British Foods to produce energy?
In 2023, Associated British Foods's energy production came primarily from
- Agricultural Waste and Biogas (100%)
How diverse is Associated British Foods’s energy production mix?
In 2023, Associated British Foods produced energy using 1 different sources or generation technologies. The energy production mix is highly concentrated, with Agricultural Waste and Biogas alone making up 100% of total output.
Associated British Foods's Energy Produced by Sources and Technologies
Insights into Associated British Foods's Energy Inflows & Self-Sufficiency
In 2023, Associated British Foods reported total energy inflows of 35.5 million Gigajoules, which corresponds to the company's full energy needs, including energy consumed, redistributed, sold, or stored. This energy inflow was composed of 32.22 million Gigajoules purchased from external suppliers and 3.27 million Gigajoules generated through internal production. This corresponds to a production share of 9.22%, reflecting a 9,078.09% percentage point decrease from the previous year (2022) and a 9,078.09% percentage point decrease since 2019.
The declining share of internally produced energy, both over the past year and compared to earlier years, suggests growing reliance on purchased energy. This trend may reflect cost-optimization decisions, external sourcing preferences, or a deprioritization of self-generation efforts.
Associated British Foods's Energy Purchased vs Produced Over Time
- Total Energy Produced
- Total Energy Purchased